Τίτλος:
Free vascularized fibular grafts for reconstruction of skeletal defects
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Nourished by the peroneal vessels, the versatile free vascularized
fibular graft can be transferred to reconstruct skeletal defects of the
extremities. It may be combined with skin, fascia, muscle, and
growth-plate tissue to address the needs of the recipient site. It may
be cut transversely and folded to reconstruct the length and width of
tibial or femoral defects. The main indications for this graft are
defects larger than 5 to 6 cm or with poor vascularity of the
surrounding soft tissues. Detailed preoperative planning, experience in
microvascular techniques, and careful postoperative follow-up are
necessary to minimize complications and improve outcome. The free
vascularized fibular graft has been successfully applied as a
reconstruction option in patients with traumatic or septic skeletal
defect, after tumor resection, and has shown promise in patients with
congenital pseudarthrosis.
Συγγραφείς:
Malizos, KN
Zalavras, CG
Soucacos, PN
Beris, AE and
Urbaniak, JR
Περιοδικό:
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Εκδότης:
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
DOI:
10.5435/00124635-200409000-00010
