Publications by authors named "Larissa R Brandenburg"
Ann Plast Surg
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Large soft tissue defects after major limb amputations are tough for surgeons due to the shape of the residual limb and the stress from prosthetics; using fasciocutaneous flaps based on the circumflex scapular system offers durable coverage without functional issues.
- Researchers reviewed cases from 2018 to 2021 where patients received a modified bilobed flap design for limb reconstruction, resulting in a significant increase in flap area compared to traditional methods.
- The study found that this modified flap design yielded no failures and provided a larger, more adaptable tissue coverage option specifically tailored for residual limbs.
