Parascapular fasciocutaneous flap for covering an above-elbow amputation stump

The successful use of a parascapular fasciocutaneous flap to cover an above-elbow amputation stump with exposell bone is described. Better stability of the stump to pressure (or manipulations), a relatively early one-stage surgical procedure and diminished possibility of later contracture leads to a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Burns 1991-10, Vol.17 (5), p.425-426
Hauptverfasser:	Kumar, P., Chandra, R., Bhatnagar, S.K., Bhagia, S.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amputation Stumps - surgery Arm Injuries - surgery Biological and medical sciences Burns, Electric - etiology Burns, Electric - surgery Child Elbow Humans Male Medical sciences Skin plastic surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgical Flaps - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	The successful use of a parascapular fasciocutaneous flap to cover an above-elbow amputation stump with exposell bone is described. Better stability of the stump to pressure (or manipulations), a relatively early one-stage surgical procedure and diminished possibility of later contracture leads to a better long-term outcome.
ISSN:	0305-4179 1879-1409
DOI:	10.1016/S0305-4179(05)80081-6