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KMID : 0358819870140010115
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Journal of Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1987 Volume.14 No. 1 p.115 ~ p.123
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FREE LATERL THIGH FLAP IN TRETMENT OF CURSHING HAND CASES
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Kim Dong-Ill
Kim Soo-Shin
Baek Se-Min
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Abstract
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Utilizing the lateral thigh flap as originally described by Se-Min Baek. in 1983, we have treated seven cases of reconstruction involving crushing injuries of the hand. This flap is derived from the third perforator of the deep femoral artery and accompanying wein as per Baek`s method.
When a large skin flap was needed such as the case of crushing hand injuries, a lateral thigh flap was more useful than any other flap. From our experiences for reconstruction of crushing hand injuries, the following advantages of this flap are noted:
1. It is possible to obtain a large size of all skin flap.
2. It is relatively thin with a small amount of the subcutaneous fat.
3. The vascular pedicle is long (10㎝ or more), facilitating microvascular anastomosis.
4. The lateral thigh flap can be a sensory flap.
5. It can be accommodated easily to any operating position.
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