Delayed Debulking of Free Muscle Flaps for Aesthetic Contouring Debulking of Free Muscle Flaps.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1992
Abstract
Although denervated muscle and myocutaneous free flaps atrophy over a period of time, when used for surface coverage they may remain bulky, resulting in a less than optimal aesthetic result. With the availability of a number of donor sites, soft tissue defects can often be reconstructed with like tissue in a single stage. Even though the goal of all plastic surgeons is to achieve a good cosmetic result, special circumstances might dictate that need take precedence over form. We have had six cases where a bulky muscle was used to achieve well vascularised coverage. After wound closure had been successfully accomplished, a secondary debulking procedure was performed safely for a final acceptable aesthetic result.
Volume
45
Issue
1
First Page
38
Last Page
41
ISSN
0007-1226
Published In/Presented At
Chowdary, R. P., & Murphy, R. X. (1992). Delayed debulking of free muscle flaps for aesthetic contouring debulking of free muscle flaps. British Journal Of Plastic Surgery, 45(1), 38-41.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Plastic Surgery | Surgery
PubMedID
1737206
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article