Amputation stump salvage using a free forearm flap from the amputated part.
Upper extremity amputations are not as common as lower extremity amputations, but they present unique challenges to the surgeon, prosthetist and amputee. The tissues of amputated or non-salvageable limbs may be used to reconstruct complex defects resulting from tumour removal or trauma, i.e. the 'spare parts' concept. The use of a free fillet flap to treat massive trauma of the upper extremity is reported here for two cases. These patients were treated with a pedicled fillet of whole forearm flaps to achieve primary stump closure and to preserve upper arm length.
Baek
Rong-Min
RM
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Eun
Seok-chan
SC
Heo
Chan-yeong
CY
Baek
Se-Min
SM
D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000601:surgery*; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D023821:Limb Salvage; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013524:Surgical Flaps