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2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Yu Taek Kong ◽  
Junekyu Kim ◽  
Hyun Woo Shin ◽  
Kyu Nam Kim

Background: Covering a small defect on the anterior lower leg is challenging because less soft tissue is available. This study presents the application of a keystone flap (KF) with omega variation (OV) and Sydney melanoma unit modification (SMUM) for small- and moderatesized pretibial defects.Methods: This study included a series of six cases of anterior lower leg defect reconstruction with OV and SMUM KF technique by a single surgeon between December 2017 and June 2020. Records and photographs of the patients were collected and analyzed.Results: The defects’ sizes ranged from 1.5×2.5 to 6×8 cm. All defects were covered with OV KF, SMUM KF, or OV SMUM KF based on the hotspots of surrounding perforators. The flap sizes varied from 3×6 to 8×17 cm. Moreover, all flaps were completely viable. A marginal maceration developed in one case, which was mended with conservative dressing. Outcomes were favorable in all patients during the average follow-up period of 4.83±1.17 months.Conclusion: This study successfully covered small- and moderate-sized anterior lower leg defects with OV and SMUM KF. We therefore suggest the OV and SMUM KF techniques as good alternative modalities for anterior lower leg reconstruction.


2014 ◽  
Vol 109 (8) ◽  
pp. 780-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendon J. Coventry ◽  
Hidde M. Kroon ◽  
Mitchell H. Giles ◽  
Michael Henderson ◽  
David Speakman ◽  
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2003 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 431-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F Thompson ◽  
Helen M Shaw ◽  
Jonathan R Stretch ◽  
William H McCarthy ◽  
Gerald W Milton

1999 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. B. M. Larsson ◽  
H. M. Shaw ◽  
J. F. Thompson ◽  
R. C. Harman ◽  
W. H. Mccarthy

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S110
Author(s):  
M J Quinn ◽  
J Bergstrand ◽  
J F Thompson ◽  
C R Harman

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S109
Author(s):  
KBM Larsson ◽  
R C Harman ◽  
J F Thompson ◽  
W H McCarthy

Perfusion ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 395-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pca Kam ◽  
JF Thompson

Hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion (ILP) with melphalan is an accepted method of treatment for advanced or recurrent melanoma on a limb. In a review of 124 patients who underwent 130 ILPs at the Sydney Melanoma Unit, the anaesthetic considerations are summarized. All patients received general anaesthesia. The level of monitoring is discussed and monitoring of the limb venous pressure is important to minimize major fluid shifts between the systemic vasculature and the vascular compartment of the isolated limb and extracorporeal circuit.


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