Nutritive perfusion at donor site after microvascular fibula transfer

Microsurgery ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Hölzle ◽  
Sami Swaid ◽  
Dirk Nolte ◽  
Klaus-Dietrich Wolff
Keyword(s):  
Donor Site ◽  
Nutritive Perfusion

Improving Outcomes in Anterolateral Thigh Flap Donor-Site Reconstruction Using Propeller Flaps: A Retrospective Comparative Study with Skin Grafting

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenico Pagliara ◽  
Maria Lucia Mangialardi ◽  
Stefano Vitagliano ◽  
Valentina Pino ◽  
Marzia Salgarello
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Skin Graft ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Split Thickness Skin Graft ◽  
Tactile Sensitivity ◽  
Aesthetic Outcome ◽  
Propeller Flap ◽  
Thickness Skin ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh ◽  
Alt Flap

Abstract Background After anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap harvesting, skin graft of the donor site is commonly performed. When the defect width exceeds 8 cm or 16% of thigh circumference, it can determine lower limb function impairment and poor aesthetic outcomes. In our comparative study, we assessed the functional and aesthetic outcomes related to ALT donor-site closure with split-thickness skin graft compared with thigh propeller flap. Methods We enrolled 60 patients with ALT flap donor sites. We considered two groups of ALT donor-site reconstructions: graft group (30 patients) with split-thickness skin graft and flap group (30 patients) with local perforator-based propeller flap. We assessed for each patient the range of motion (ROM) at the hip and knee, tension, numbness, paresthesia, tactile sensitivity, and gait. Regarding the impact on daily life activities, patients completed the lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) questionnaire. Patient satisfaction for aesthetic outcome was obtained with a 5-point Likert scale (from very poor to excellent). Results In the propeller flap group, the ROMs of hip and knee and the LEFS score were significantly higher. At 12-month follow-up, in the graft group, 23 patients reported tension, 19 numbness, 16 paresthesia, 22 reduction of tactile sensitivity, and 5 alteration of gait versus only 5 patients experienced paresthesia and 7 reduction of tactile sensitivity in the propeller flap group. The satisfaction for aesthetic outcome was significantly higher in the propeller flap group. Conclusion In high-tension ALT donor-site closure, the propeller perforator flap should always be considered to avoid split-thickness skin graft with related functional and aesthetic poor results.

Versatility of the Anterolateral Thigh Donor Site in Reconstructing the United States Trauma Patient

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (08) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Rodriguez ◽  
Gedge Rosson ◽  
Michael Grant ◽  
Navin Singh ◽  
Ronald Silverman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Trauma Patient ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
The United States ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh

Prolonging Nerve Grafts Using Chemical Extracted Muscle-in-vein with Vein Window Method Chemical acellular nerve grafts

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 2936-2940
Author(s):  
Irina Mihaela Jemnoschi Hreniuc ◽  
Camelia Tamas ◽  
Sorin Aurelian Pasca ◽  
Bogdan Ciuntu ◽  
Roxana Ciuntu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Classical Group ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Nerve Graft ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Chemical Extraction ◽  
Nerve Grafting ◽  
Nerve Grafts ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Window Method

Nerve injuries are a common pathology in hand trauma. The consequences are drastic both for patients and doctors/medical system. In many cases direct coaptation is impossible. A nerve graft should be used in the case of a neuroma, trauma or tumor, for restoration of nervous influx. The aim of this study is demonstrate that by grafting restant nerve stumps with muscle-in-vein nerve grafts we obtain good result in terms of functional and sensibility recovery and also our method �window-vein� is a good way of prolonging nerve grafts. The method of study is experimental. We worked in the laboratory in optimal conditions for carrying out of muscles-in-vein nerve grafts (nerve grafts size 1.5 cm-3 cm). We used acellular muscle grafts with the chemical extraction method.The study was conducted on experimental animals (Wistar male rats).We used 30 experience animals in 3 equal groups (classical group and muscle-in-vein nerve grafts-2 nerve grafts of 1,5 cm central sutured and the third group with muscle-in-vein nerve grafts, window-vein method, 3 cm). At 4 and respectively 6 weeks postoperative at the quality tests we observed the progress with the footprint test. The operated hind in comparison with the healthy hind was 86% recovered and similar with classic nerve grafts. Quantitatively the number of regenerated axons in the group with muscle-in-vein nerve grafts was significant bigger in comparison with the classical group (15%).The method using muscle-in-vein nerve graft with windows-vein it�s a good alternative for nerve grafting in comparison with classical nerve grafting. When the local possibilities are limited, this method is good for prolonging the grafts. The relationship between cost and benefit in this case it�s an advantage because we use the local resources of the affected area. The motor results of nerve grafting ingroup 2 in comparison with group 3 were similar and in some cases better in group 1. Grafting with MVNG offers a better alternative for donor site regeneration in comparison with classical nerve grafts. This method is useful to prolong nerve grafts without adding morbidity.

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