TY - JOUR
T1 - Pedicled perforator flaps
T2 - A new principle in reconstructive surgery
AU - Lee, Bernard T.
AU - Lin, Samuel J.
AU - Bar-Meir, Eran D.
AU - Borud, Loren J.
AU - Upton, Joseph
PY - 2010/1
Y1 - 2010/1
N2 - Background: In the evolution of flap physiology and reconstruction, there has been a trend of decreased donor-site morbidity. In this article, the chronology of flap reconstruction is discussed, with particular emphasis on the current state of nonmicrosurgical perforator based flaps. Methods: A literature search was conducted to study the evolution of flap physiology and reconstruction. Using this database, the authors describe the evolution of pedicled perforator flap reconstruction. Various examples of perforator-based flaps are discussed in this article. Results: The literature review identified examples of scenarios where pedicled perforator flaps from various regions of the body are viable options. Several clinical cases are presented with respect to each region. Conclusion: Pedicled perforator flaps are a new concept in nonmicrosurgical perforator flap reconstruction.
AB - Background: In the evolution of flap physiology and reconstruction, there has been a trend of decreased donor-site morbidity. In this article, the chronology of flap reconstruction is discussed, with particular emphasis on the current state of nonmicrosurgical perforator based flaps. Methods: A literature search was conducted to study the evolution of flap physiology and reconstruction. Using this database, the authors describe the evolution of pedicled perforator flap reconstruction. Various examples of perforator-based flaps are discussed in this article. Results: The literature review identified examples of scenarios where pedicled perforator flaps from various regions of the body are viable options. Several clinical cases are presented with respect to each region. Conclusion: Pedicled perforator flaps are a new concept in nonmicrosurgical perforator flap reconstruction.
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U2 - 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c2a4c9
DO - 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c2a4c9
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C2 - 20048613
AN - SCOPUS:75149174045
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 125
SP - 201
EP - 208
JO - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
JF - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
IS - 1
ER -