Random-pattern versus perforator-based adipocutaneous skin paddles for postoperative monitoring of free muscle flaps-a comparative retrospective cohort study.

Publication

Random-pattern versus perforator-based adipocutaneous skin paddles for postoperative monitoring of free muscle flaps-a comparative retrospective cohort study.

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 24, 2020

Nagel S S, Thomas Bettina, Fischer S, Diehm Y, Ziegler B, Bigdeli A K, Schmidt Volker, Kneser Ulrich, Radu C A

Citation

Nagel S, Thomas B, Fischer S, Diehm Y, Ziegler B, Bigdeli A, Schmidt V, Kneser U, Radu C. Random-pattern versus perforator-based adipocutaneous skin paddles for postoperative monitoring of free muscle flaps-a comparative retrospective cohort study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:747-754.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74

Publication Date

Oct 24, 2020

Issn Electronic

1878-0539

Pages

747-754

Brief description/objective

Free microvascular muscle flaps represent well-established reconstructive options for complex soft tissue defects. However, due to their lack of cutaneous capillary beds, they are difficult to monitor postoperatively. To this end, random and axial-pattern adipocutaneous skin paddles are often included. The objective of the study was to compare the impact of random-pattern versus perforator-based adipocutaneous skin paddles on operative efficacy and muscle flap safety.