A Comprehensive Approach to Posttraumatic Lymphedema Surgical Treatment.

 Posttraumatic lymphedema (PTL) is sparsely described in the literature. The aim of this study is to propose a comprehensive approach for prevention and treatment of PTL using lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) and lymphatic vessels free flap, reporting our experience in the management of early-stage lymphedema.  A retrospective observational study was performed between October 2017 and July 2022.

Extremity reconstruction with superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator free flap: Refinements and innovations after 101 cases.

Introduction: The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap is based on perforators originated on the superficial circumflex iliac artery. This flap is thin and pliable, of moderate size, and has a concealed donor site. The authors report their experience, innovations, and refinements in both planning and execution, and the outcomes obtained after 101 extremity reconstruction consecutive cases.