Reconstruction of advanced-stage electrical hand injury in a one stage procedure using a prefabricated medial lateral crural composite flap.

To explore the possibility of a one stage restoration of protective sensation and finger flexion after electrical burn of the hand, 5 patients with electrical injuries at the wrist were treated by a new free composite flap, originating from the medial lateral crural skin flap. This flap can repair skin, blood vessels, tendons, and nerves in a one-stage procedure. The harvest of the medial lateral crural flap is described.

Developing a canine model of composite facial/scalp allograft transplantation.

The study developed a model of composite facial and scalp allograft transplantation in canines. Dog cadavers were used for anatomy study. Three types of autotransplantations and 2 types of allotransplantations were performed.