Extending the limits of the anterior tibial artery as the recipient vessel for around the knee and proximal lower extremity defect reconstruction using the free anterolateral thigh and gracilis flap.
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Title
Extending the limits of the anterior tibial artery as the recipient vessel for around the knee and proximal lower extremity defect reconstruction using the free anterolateral thigh and gracilis flap.
Journal
Microsurgery
ISSN
1098-2752 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0738-1085
Publication state
Published
Issued date
01/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
38
Number
1
Pages
60-65
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The aim is to describe a technique with orthograde dissection of the anterior tibial artery (ATA) used as the recipient vessel for the end-to-end (ETE) anastomosis in defect reconstruction around the knee and for proximal/middle third leg defects with free anterolateral thigh (ALT) and gracilis flaps.
Between March 2009 and May 2014, 22 patients undergoing lower extremity reconstruction were evaluated. Of those, 4 patients were included. The locations of injury were 3 defects around the knee and 1 defect at the proximal and middle third of the lower leg (mean defect size 18 x 8.5 cm and a range of 17-20 x 5-10 cm). There were 2 cases after trauma and 2 cases with infection. Two free gracilis and 2 free ALT flaps were performed of equal size to the defects. The mean flap pedicle length was 11 cm (range of 7-16 cm) and the mean length of the mobilized recipient vessels was 10.5 cm (range of 6-14 cm).
One flap loss (ALT) occurred, requiring a salvage procedure with a latissimus dorsi flap, whereas wound dehiscence at the donor site and a hematoma below the ALT flap was observed in 2 cases, requiring small revision. After a mean follow-up of 52 months (range of 38-87 months), there was stable soft tissue coverage in all patients.
By orthograde dissection of the ATA, an adequate vessel length and size may be achieved, improving arc of rotation to successfully cover more distant defects.
Between March 2009 and May 2014, 22 patients undergoing lower extremity reconstruction were evaluated. Of those, 4 patients were included. The locations of injury were 3 defects around the knee and 1 defect at the proximal and middle third of the lower leg (mean defect size 18 x 8.5 cm and a range of 17-20 x 5-10 cm). There were 2 cases after trauma and 2 cases with infection. Two free gracilis and 2 free ALT flaps were performed of equal size to the defects. The mean flap pedicle length was 11 cm (range of 7-16 cm) and the mean length of the mobilized recipient vessels was 10.5 cm (range of 6-14 cm).
One flap loss (ALT) occurred, requiring a salvage procedure with a latissimus dorsi flap, whereas wound dehiscence at the donor site and a hematoma below the ALT flap was observed in 2 cases, requiring small revision. After a mean follow-up of 52 months (range of 38-87 months), there was stable soft tissue coverage in all patients.
By orthograde dissection of the ATA, an adequate vessel length and size may be achieved, improving arc of rotation to successfully cover more distant defects.
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