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Date Published: 20/01/2023
Online Published: 23/02/2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54804/yhthvb.5.2022.169
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No. 5 (2022)
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Ha, V. K., & Vu, Q. V. (2023). The result of using perforator propeller flap treatment contractures scars in the elbow area. Journal of Disaster Medicine and Burn Injuries, 5, 33-40. https://doi.org/10.54804/yhthvb.5.2022.169

The result of using perforator propeller flap treatment contractures scars in the elbow area

Ha Van Khien, Vu Quang Vinh1
1 National Burn Hospital

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Abstract

Introduction: Contracture scars especially post burns, are a severe problem in the world, both in developed and developing countries. Managing the scars that pull the elbow and shoulder joints is challenging, as they tend to recur and limit joint movement. Perforator propeller flaps are used in the treatment of scars that stretch large motor joints, especially the elbow joint, for good results.
Patients and methods: A prospective study was conducted on 8 patients with elbow joint contracture by perforator propeller flap at the Plastic surgery department, National Burn hospital, from 8/2020 to 8/2022.
Results: The flap was designed with the largest flap size of (18 x 10)cm, the smallest (9x6)cm, an average flap length of 13.13 ± 2.95cm, and a width of 6.63 ± 1.85cm. 7/8 flap survived complete, 1/8 partial necrosis.
Conclusion: The perforator propeller flap has many advantages in flexibility, and reliability in vascular supply and is a suitable material for the treatment of contracture scars in the elbow area.

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Perforator pedicle propeller flap, contracture scars

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