[The use of local flap in repairing deeply burned wound of extremities]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Feb 1;43(3):182-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To discuss a method for reconstruction of deeply burned of extremities' functional regions with local skin flaps.

Methods: Ninety-eight cases (with 126 place) of deeply burned wound of extremities were reconstructed with fasciocutaneous flaps.

Results: The survival rate of 162 flaps was 93.2%. The movement of 112 joints (88.9%) was restored to normal, and the movement of 14 joints was mild limitation, none of the cases was severe obstacle.

Conclusions: The method is simple and with satisfactory results, which can decrease the rate of disability suffered from burn.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Burns / surgery*
  • Child
  • Extremities / surgery*
  • Fascia
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps* / blood supply