Repair of defect induced by removal of body surface malignancy with island skin flap
- VernacularTitle:岛状皮瓣修复体表恶性肿瘤切除后的缺损
- Author:
Bin LIU
;
Wei WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Malignant tumour;
Island skin flap with penetrating artery;
Island skin flap with main artery.
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the clinical efficacy of island skin flap in the repair of skin and subcutaneous soft tissue defects caused by excision of malignant tumour in the skin. Methods Island skin flaps with the main artery and its penetrating branches were used to repair the skin and soft tissue defects in different sites after malignant tumour removal. A total of 5 cases were repaired, in which 2 cases were in the face, 2 in limb and one in wall of the chest. Results Among the 5 cases, one was repaired with island skin flaps with the main artery, and another 4 were repaired with island skin flaps with the penetrating arteries. Follow-up for one to 5 years showed that the appearance and function in the repaired sites were normal without blood flow disturbance and dysfunction of the island skin flap, and no recurrence of the tumors except one case. Conclusion The island skin flap with main artery, especially one with its penetrating branches, is a good option to repair the defect caused by removal of malignant tumors with high rate of success, better appearance and minor damage to the donor site.
