Flaps: Muscle and Musculocutaneous - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBApr 29, 2023 · Myocutaneous flaps have historically been the choice in head and neck, pressure sore, perineal, extremity, and breast reconstructions. Wounds that are high risk for infection and have large dead space are ideal for muscle flaps.
Myocutaneous Flap - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBMyocutaneous flaps remain the preferred method for recon-struction of large deformities where bulk and coverage of an open wound are required. Such is the case when nasal defects require a paramedian forehead flap.
Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap or myofascial flap is a useful technique with many head, neck, and torso reconstruction applications. It can be harvested in a pedicled fashion or for free tissue transfer, and it can provide a large amount of pliable soft-tissue often not available with other types of flaps. Herein, we review the ...
Latissimus Myocutaneous Flap: Overview, Anatomy, …
WEBSep 15, 2023 · The pedicled or free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is one of the most versatile and reliable flaps used in reconstruction today. It can be used as a simple muscle flap or can be raised as a...
Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction - an overview
WEBNipple-areolar reconstruction may be performed after prosthetic breast implant or myocutaneous flap reconstruction once the reconstructed breast attains its final shape and position, typically in 6 to 12 weeks.
Muscle and Musculocutaneous Flaps - Medscape
WEBAug 4, 2015 · As described briefly in the definition section, the muscle and myocutaneous flaps should be primary considerations when presented with a large and/or deep anatomic defect. This defect can be a...
Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in head and neck …
WEBThe pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap has been used as a versatile and reliable flap since its first description by Ariyan in 1979. In India head and neck cancer patients usually present in the advanced stage making PMMC flap a viable option for reconstruction.
Transverse Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous (TRAM) Flap
WEBOne option for breast reconstruction is a transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flap procedure. In a TRAM flap, the surgeon first removes muscle, fat and skin from the lower abdomen. If you lack sufficient abdominal tissue, areas such as the back, buttocks or thigh may be used instead.
Myocutaneous Flap - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBA pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is harvested and transposed to the neck with the skin island facing inwards in the oral cavity, passing under the mandible for reconstruction of floor of mouth defects or over the mandible for closing defects of the cheek.
Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction: What to expect - Medical News Today
WEBMay 27, 2017 · In a latissimus dorsi muscle myocutaneous flap (LDMF) reconstruction, surgeons take a large flap of skin, containing some, fat, muscle and blood vessels from this area of the back.
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