Propeller Flaps : A Review of Indications, Technique, and Results
Joint Authors
Pirrello, Roberto
Moschella, Francesco
Toia, Francesca
Cordova, Adriana
D'Arpa, Salvatore
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In the last years, propeller flaps have become an appealing option for coverage of a large range of defects.
Besides having a more reliable vascular pedicle than traditional flap, propeller flaps allow for great freedom in design and for wide mobilization that extend the possibility of reconstructing difficult wounds with local tissues and minimal donor-site morbidity.
They also allow one-stage reconstruction of defects that usually require multiple procedures.
Harvesting of a propeller flap requires accurate patient selection, preoperative planning, and dissection technique.
Complication rate can be kept low, provided that potential problems are prevented, promptly recognized, and adequately treated.
This paper reviews current knowledge on propeller flaps.
Definition, classification, and indications in the different body regions are discussed based on a review of the literature and on the authors’ experience.
Details about surgical technique are provided, together with tips to avoid and manage complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
D'Arpa, Salvatore& Toia, Francesca& Pirrello, Roberto& Moschella, Francesco& Cordova, Adriana. 2014. Propeller Flaps : A Review of Indications, Technique, and Results. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
D'Arpa, Salvatore…[et al.]. Propeller Flaps : A Review of Indications, Technique, and Results. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513846
American Medical Association (AMA)
D'Arpa, Salvatore& Toia, Francesca& Pirrello, Roberto& Moschella, Francesco& Cordova, Adriana. Propeller Flaps : A Review of Indications, Technique, and Results. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513846
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513846