Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2002;18(6):325-326

The expanded distant skin flap and its application.

Kaihua LU 1 ; Yufeng AI ; Shuzhong GUO ; Xianjie MA ; Hui ZHANG ; Linxi ZHANG

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China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

OBJECTIVETo summarize and present the experiences and results of the expanded distant skin flaps used in plastic and reconstructive operations.

METHODS102 patients who had undergone expanded distant skin flap transfer were reviewed and followed up.

RESULTSGood results were obtained. Especially when there was no sufficient normal skin close to the lesion or defect, the distant skin flaps were employed. The expanded distant skin flap can be directly transferred as a pedicle skin flap or an island skin flap. It can be indirectly transferred with an intermediary carrier or as a free skin flap.

CONCLUSIONThe expanded distant skin flaps have many advantages, indications, worthy of recommendation.