[λ approach for the repairment of large skin defects after resection of preauricular fistula with cellulitis in children]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2023 Feb;37(2):113-115;121. doi: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2023.02.007.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract
in English, Chinese

Objective:To explore the feasibility and advantages of λ approach for the repairment of large skin defects after resection of preauricular fistula with cellulitis in children. Methods:The clinical data of patients with preauricular fistula with cellulitis treated by λ approach from January 2016 to January 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Results:After follow-up for 10-18 months, the primary healing rate of incision was 97.8%, and the survival rate of λ flap was 100%. Conclusion:λ approach is a safe, effective and cosmetic method. It can be used to repair the large skin defects after resection of preauricular fistula with cellulitis in children.

目的：探讨使用λ型皮瓣修补儿童感染性耳前瘘管切除术后大面积皮肤缺损的可行性及优势。 方法：回顾性分析2016年1月—2021年1月期间采用λ型皮瓣术式治疗的46例感染性耳前瘘管患儿的临床资料。 结果：术后随访10～18个月，切口Ⅰ期愈合率97.8%，皮瓣存活率100%。 结论：λ型皮瓣安全、有效、美观，可用于修复儿童感染性耳前瘘管切除术后皮肤的大面积缺损。.

Keywords: child; preauricular fistula; reconstructive surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cellulitis / surgery
  • Child
  • Fistula* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Surgical Flaps

Supplementary concepts

  • Preauricular Fistulae, Congenital