Dong Liu, Xingwen Xie, Ping An Chu, Xin Zhou, Lin Luo, Ning Li
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Coverage of large soft tissue defects of the lower limb and foot with superficial inferior epigastric artery flap.
Background: Large soft tissue defects of the lower limb and foot are common occurrence in clinical practice and a considerable number of flaps have been used to treat them. However, there have been few reports using the superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap. This review aims to present the experience of using the SIEA flaps for the repair of large soft tissue defects of the lower limb and foot.
Methods: A retrospective review of data from 11 patients who underwent coverage of lower limb and foot defects exceeding 120 cm2 (15 × 9 cm) using SIEA flaps from March 2018 to July 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. The average size of the defects was 18 × 11 cm2 (range 15 × 9 cm2-32 × 16 cm2). Flap survival rates, surgical complications and overall long-term outcomes were recorded.
Results: All 11 flaps survived. One flap was partially necrotic at the edge and healed after several changes of dressing. Additionally, one flap presented with mild venous congestion. The mean follow-up period was 18 months (ranging from 12 to 30 months). The mean size of the flaps was 20 × 12 cm2 (range 17 × 9 cm2-34 × 18 cm2). The flaps were observed to be aesthetically pleasing and exhibited a well-defined texture. The donor wounds were successfully closed primarily, with only linear scarring remaining.
Conclusions: The SIEA flap is characterised by concealed donor area, superficial vascular location, easy access and primary closure, which results in favourable aesthetic outcomes. It is an appropriate choice for the repair of large soft tissue defects of the lower limb and foot.
期刊介绍:
Evidence of surgical interventions go back to prehistoric times. Since then, the field of surgery has developed into a complex array of specialties and procedures, particularly with the advent of microsurgery, lasers and minimally invasive techniques. The advanced skills now required from surgeons has led to ever increasing specialization, though these still share important fundamental principles.
Frontiers in Surgery is the umbrella journal representing the publication interests of all surgical specialties. It is divided into several “Specialty Sections” listed below. All these sections have their own Specialty Chief Editor, Editorial Board and homepage, but all articles carry the citation Frontiers in Surgery.
Frontiers in Surgery calls upon medical professionals and scientists from all surgical specialties to publish their experimental and clinical studies in this journal. By assembling all surgical specialties, which nonetheless retain their independence, under the common umbrella of Frontiers in Surgery, a powerful publication venue is created. Since there is often overlap and common ground between the different surgical specialties, assembly of all surgical disciplines into a single journal will foster a collaborative dialogue amongst the surgical community. This means that publications, which are also of interest to other surgical specialties, will reach a wider audience and have greater impact.
The aim of this multidisciplinary journal is to create a discussion and knowledge platform of advances and research findings in surgical practice today to continuously improve clinical management of patients and foster innovation in this field.