De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint

We describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the...

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Main Authors: R. K. Sharma, Vipul Nanda, Surinder Makkar, Atul Parasher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2004-02-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778592
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description We describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the location of the defect. The whole of the flap including the bridge segment is de-epithelialised and turned over by 180 degrees and a split thickness graft is placed over the flap and the donor site. The flaps can be raised quickly, have minimum morbidity and are reliable even in the presence of extensive injuries. These flaps have remained stable and trouble free during a follow up period of 2-4 years.
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spelling doaj-art-40ea9edf3a6e44568f3d20415dbe9b402025-08-20T01:56:48ZengThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2004-02-01370204004310.1055/s-0043-1778592De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee jointR. K. Sharma0Vipul NandaSurinder MakkarAtul ParasherDepartment of Plastic Surgery, PGIMERWe describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the location of the defect. The whole of the flap including the bridge segment is de-epithelialised and turned over by 180 degrees and a split thickness graft is placed over the flap and the donor site. The flaps can be raised quickly, have minimum morbidity and are reliable even in the presence of extensive injuries. These flaps have remained stable and trouble free during a follow up period of 2-4 years.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778592Fasciocutaneousde-epithelialisedturnover flaplower thighknee joint
spellingShingle R. K. Sharma
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De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Fasciocutaneous
de-epithelialised
turnover flap
lower thigh
knee joint
title De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
title_full De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
title_fullStr De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
title_full_unstemmed De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
title_short De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
title_sort de epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap an alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint
topic Fasciocutaneous
de-epithelialised
turnover flap
lower thigh
knee joint
url http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778592
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