Experimental reconstruction of cutaneous defects with microvascular jejunal transplants.
In a rat model, island and free flap transfers of jejunal segments were performed to provide a vascularised base in surgically created wounds. These thin, pliable flaps were subsequently stripped of mucosa and skin-grafted to provide a durable cutaneous cover. Histological evaluation of the flaps was performed. Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure are discussed.
Wells
M D
MD
Division of Plastic Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Kerrigan
C L
CL
D000818:Animals; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008722:Methods; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps