Island Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap and a Perforator Flap in Repairing Post-Gunshot Thoracic Spine CSF Fistula: Case Presentation
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Persistent posttraumatic CSF fluid leakage may present a challenge to manage.
Failure to address the leakage may result in complications such as meningitis, septicemia, radiculopathy, muscle weakness, and back pains.
While the majority of the leakages may be managed conservatively, large dura defects as a result of gunshot wounds or motor vehicle accidents are best managed by surgical interventions.
This may range from primary closure of the defect to fascial grafts, adhesive glues, and flaps.
We present our experience with the use of flaps in a patient who had sustained such wounds in the thoracic spine.
An island latissimus dorsal flap and a perforator fasciocutaneous flap were used to close the defect.
Postoperatively the patient recovered well and the wounds healed without any complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nangole, F.& Khainga, Stanley. 2015. Island Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap and a Perforator Flap in Repairing Post-Gunshot Thoracic Spine CSF Fistula: Case Presentation. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nangole, F.& Khainga, Stanley. Island Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap and a Perforator Flap in Repairing Post-Gunshot Thoracic Spine CSF Fistula: Case Presentation. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060011
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nangole, F.& Khainga, Stanley. Island Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap and a Perforator Flap in Repairing Post-Gunshot Thoracic Spine CSF Fistula: Case Presentation. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060011
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060011