Clinical application of Reading man flap.
- Author:
Bin LI
1
;
An-Tang LIU
;
Yao-Zhong ZHAO
;
Xiao-Hai ZHU
;
Hua JIANG
;
Wen-Jun ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2013;29(2):94-96
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of Reading man flap for the closure of round or elliptical-shaped defect.
METHODSBased on the asymmetric Z flaps, F1 (triangular flap) and F2 (rectangular flap) flaps were designed to cover the round or elliptical-shaped defects. The flaps size ranged from 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm to 9.0 cm x 8.0 cm.
RESULTSFrom 2008 to 2011, 32 cases were treated without infection or dog-ear deformity. Less than 5% of local necrosis happened in one flap, which healed spontaneously after dressing. Delayed healing happened in 5 cases. The scar after operation was inconspicuous.
CONCLUSIONSReading man flap can be designed flexibly. It is a good option for the closure of round or elliptical-shaped defects.
