Refinement of the Fibular Osteocutaneous Flap Using Tissue Expansion.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1989
Abstract
The most serious objection to many otherwise advantageous cutaneous donor areas may be the cosmetic deformity from the exposed skin graft that is required for wound closure. Any contemplated fibular osteocutaneous composite tissue transfer that would result in such an obviously large donor defect therefore deserves consideration for pretransfer tissue expansion or simultaneous placement of tissue expanders at the time of flap elevation. Post-transfer expansion of the lateral lower leg donor site following semi-urgent reconstructions has provided significant aesthetic improvement, allowing the transformation of skin-grafted or open areas into a more acceptable linear scar.
Volume
5
Issue
4
First Page
317
Last Page
322
ISSN
0743-684X
Published In/Presented At
Hallock, G. G. (1989). Refinement of the fibular osteocutaneous flap using tissue expansion. Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 5(4), 317-322.
Disciplines
Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
2810198
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article