The Parascapular Fasciocutaneous Flap for Release of the Axillary Burn Contracture.

Authors

Geoffrey G. Hallock MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Walter J. Okunski MD, FACS, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-1987

Abstract

Major disturbances of shoulder function secondary to axillary burn contracture require some form of surgical release if conservative therapy has been unsuccessful. Any area large enough to need extensive skin grafts should be considered for reconstruction using a parascapular fasciocutaneous flap. This flap, which may be elevated easily, provides an option for single-stage correction of the deformity without the need for long-term rehabilitation or splinting.

Volume

8

Issue

5

First Page

387

Last Page

390

ISSN

0273-8481

Published In/Presented At

Hallock, G. G., & Okunski, W. J. (1987). The parascapular fasciocutaneous flap for release of the axillary burn contracture. The Journal Of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 8(5), 387-390.

Disciplines

Other Medical Specialties | Surgery

PubMedID

3667665

LVHN link

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=3667665&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Department(s)

Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty

Document Type

Article