Introduction: Conventional nasolabial flap has been widely used for reconstruction for head and neck defects. Recent decades witnessed modification of this flap like islanded version based on subcutaneous pedicle or facial artery and vein. The later modification obviated a need for pedicle division, secondary procedures and facilitates reach of the flap to distant sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPropeller flaps are effective reconstructive tools for small-to-medium sized defects of the lower limb and a reasonable alternative to free flaps. A major vessel of the lower limb remains undisturbed while raising the flap and the flap donor and recipient areas are addressed in the same operative field. Perforator-based propeller flaps are based on single perforator arising from a major vessel and during rotation of the larger paddle there is a possibility of kink in the venous component leading to congestion of flap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW
July 2023
Objectives: Soft-tissue defects of the lower abdomen, perineum, groin, and trochanteric area often involve the loss of composite tissue components and are technically challenging to reconstruct. The goals of reconstruction should include the replacement of the defect with a suitable soft-tissue flap that provides stable coverage while protecting important exposed structures. However, there are limited locations in this region for the creation of pedicled flaps for complex defect reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdamantinoma is a rare malignant tumour usually affecting the diaphysis of long bones. The tumour most commonly affects the tibia. Conventional management involves excision with a wide margin, reconstruction and sometimes amputation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRationale: Bear mauling is the most common wild animal-inflicted injury in India. Ideally, these injuries should be managed early with fracture fixation, wound debridement, and appropriate coverage. Delay may lead to devascularization and a more severe deformity, which needs complex and multi-staged procedures for optimal outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian J Plast Surg
April 2021
Free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap finds its place in the front row among the soft-tissue flaps used for complex reconstruction of various defects. Its versatile tissue component and ease of harvesting with minimal donor site morbidity made it a popular flap. However, its variable vascular anatomy alerts the reconstructive surgeon to remain aware of the common variation and vigilant with regard to unusual variation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis an important cause of sepsis in certain parts of Asia and northern Australia. It usually causes abscess in the lungs, liver, spleen, skeletal muscle and parotids, especially in patients who are immunocompromised. In India, musculoskeletal melioidosis has rarely been reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Central polydactyly of foot is uncommon form of polydactyly but it usually causes intermetatarsal widening because of metatarsal bifurcation. Central polydactyly associated with T shaped bifurcation of metatarsal in vertical plane has not been reported yet.
Case: We present a 4 year male child with extra toe on the dorsal aspect of right foot with complains of difficulty in wearing footwear and poor cosmesis.