Nonmicrosurgical use of an osteocutaneous parascapular flap for reconstruction of a complex hand defect.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe the nonmicrosurgical use of an osteocutaneous parascapular flap as a new application in reconstructive hand surgery for reconstruction of a complex hand defect resulting from a gunshot injury. This technique, namely the transaxillary parascapular flap, is easy to perform and does not require the sophisticated equipment and expertise of microsurgery. This is an important advantage, especially for developing countries in which microsurgical facilities are limited.
Medical subject headings
- Hand Injuries
- Surgical Flaps