Tongue reconstruction by thoracodorsal perforator flap : A new harvesting technique to reduce morbidity

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The thoracodorsal artery perforator flap is increasingly used in head and neck reconstructions. One of its multiple advantages is the low donor site morbidity compared to the other free flaps usually used for this type of surgery, such as the radial forearm free flap and the anterolateral flap of the thigh. However, the current harvesting technique of the thoracodorsal artery free perforator flap needs a vertical incision rising high in the axillary hollow for the dissection of the pedicle, thus impeding optimal discretion of the donor site, especially for women. We describe an original technique to harvest a pure transversal skin paddle on its own perforator, leaving a horizontal scar thoroughly hidden in the bra and preserving the thoracodorsal pedicle. We detail the requirements for this new type of harvesting.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:64

Enthalten in:

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique - 64(2019), 4 vom: 09. Aug., Seite 368-373

Sprache:

Französisch

Weiterer Titel:

Reconstruction d’hémilangue par lambeau perforant thoracodorsal : nouveau prélèvement à morbidité réduite

Beteiligte Personen:

Tawa, P [VerfasserIn]
Foirest, C [VerfasserIn]
Tankéré, F [VerfasserIn]
Ouar, N [VerfasserIn]
Brault, N [VerfasserIn]
Atlan, M [VerfasserIn]
Qassemyar, Q [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Facial reconstruction
Free flap
Journal Article
Lambeau libre
Lambeau perforant
Lambeau thoracodorsal
Perforator flap
Reconstruction de langue
Reconstruction faciale
Thoracodorsal flap
Tongue reconstruction

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 05.03.2020

Date Revised 07.12.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.anplas.2019.01.001

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM294518533