Adipofascial Flap in the Recipient Incision Site for Coverage of Vascular Pedicle in Free Tissue Transfer

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar;137(3):1039-1041. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000475826.86659.02.

Abstract

The recipient incision adipofascial flap offers a simple approach to address a tight skin closure over a vascular pedicle. This technique is not just fast and easy to perform but also adds little to no morbidity, removing a potential source of flap failure.

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Fascia / transplantation
  • Female
  • Free Tissue Flaps / adverse effects*
  • Free Tissue Flaps / blood supply
  • Free Tissue Flaps / transplantation*
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / adverse effects
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Skin Transplantation / methods
  • Transplant Recipients
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Closure Techniques*
  • Wound Healing / physiology