The repair application of the lateral femoral cutaneous artery flap for soft tissue defects of refractory ;wounds on leg
10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2016.14.026
- VernacularTitle:游离旋股外侧动脉降支皮瓣在小腿难治性创面软组织缺损的修复应用
- Author:
Wei LIU
;
Shengyao LIU
;
Qiang LIU
;
Mingqing CHEN
;
Zhiqiang YAN
;
Guangpeng OU
;
Ruiliang HUANG
;
Bin YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lateral femoral cutaneous artery flap;
Refractory wound;
Tissue defect;
Microsurgical techniques
- From:
The Journal of Practical Medicine
2016;32(14):2340-2342,2343
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective The clinical effect of the lateral femoral cutaneous artery flap for soft tissue defects of leg wounds. Methods From October 2007 to January 2016, VSD was firstly used to promote the growth of granulation tissue. When the growth of granulation tissue became satisfactory, flaps were designed based on the anatomical characteristics of the lateral femoral cutaneous artery. We repaired 20 cases of wound defects by cutting flaps that coincide with the recipient vessels. Result 20 cases were followed up for 6 to 24 months, 12 months on average. All flaps were survived and only one case had small area of necrosis flap which was healed by replacing medicines. In all cases, wounds were healed and flaps showed good color and good texture. The strength of quadriceps muscle was good and the extension of knee flexion was 0° to 150°. Conclusion To The lateral femoral cutaneous artery flap is used for soft tissue defects of refractory wounds on leg , flap donor sites are sutured directly, the treatment period is shorten and the method is safe and effective. The lateral femoral cutaneous artery flap is one of ideal choices for wound tissue defects.
