Upper extremity salvage using the tensor fascia lata flap: report of two cases.
The tensor fascia lata pedicled flap was successfully used to salvage 3 severely injured upper extremities in 2 patients. Both patients had undergone 3 prior free tissue transfers without complete closure of their wounds. All 3 tensor fascia lata flaps (2 myocutaneous, 1 myofascial) survived entirely. We believe this flap offers a distinct advantage compared with the groin flap when pedicled flap coverage of the upper extremity is required.
Smith
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Section of Hand Surgery, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
Meland
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D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery