Arco G, Horch RE, Arkudas A, Dragu A, Kneser U (2009)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2009
Book Volume: 63
Pages Range: 422-424
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318195361e
Large defects following resection of skin cancers are sometimes a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. Although skin grafts are considered as the first choice for reconstruction of large skin defects at the trunk region, pedicled or free flaps provide sometimes a superior functional and aesthetic outcome. Perforator flaps represent a valuable option for these patients. The progress in understanding the perforator vessel system of the body facilitated the development of a plethora of novel pedicled flaps which could be transferred over long distances with minimal donor site morbidity. We present a patient suffering from a large exulcerated basalioma at the lumbar region. The skin defect after excision was reconstructed using a novel concept based on 2 independent pedicled perforator flaps, a lumbar artery perforator, and a lateral intercostal artery perforator.
APA:
Arco, G., Horch, R.E., Arkudas, A., Dragu, A., & Kneser, U. (2009). Double pedicled perforator flap to close flank defects: An alternative for closure of a large lumbar defect after basalioma excision - A case report and review of the literature. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 63(4), 422-424. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e318195361e
MLA:
Arco, Gunther, et al. "Double pedicled perforator flap to close flank defects: An alternative for closure of a large lumbar defect after basalioma excision - A case report and review of the literature." Annals of Plastic Surgery 63.4 (2009): 422-424.
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