Upper extremity salvage using the tensor fascia lata flap: report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The tensor fascia lata pedicled flap was successfully used to salvage 3 severely injured upper extremities in 2 patients. Both patients had undergone 3 prior free tissue transfers without complete closure of their wounds. All 3 tensor fascia lata flaps (2 myocutaneous, 1 myofascial) survived entirely. We believe this flap offers a distinct advantage compared with the groin flap when pedicled flap coverage of the upper extremity is required.
Medical subject headings
- Arm Injuries
- Hand Injuries
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Flaps
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist