22 research outputs found
Telekommunikationsverhalten im europäischen Forschungsnetzwerk EARN: Ein Prototyp eines dynamischen Modells
Series: Discussion Papers of the Institute for Economic Geography and GIScienc
Chlorin e6 mediated photodynamic inactivation for multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis in mice in vivo
Der Aquacel® Ag Burn Hydrofiber® Handschuh - Ein Erfahrungsbericht über Anwendbarkeit und Outcome anhand von zwei Patienten
Prevention of posterior capsule opacification by in vivo ablation of lens epithelial cells in rabbit eyes with the ARC-Laser-Photolysis-System
Einfluss der Calpaininhibition auf den durch Ischämie und Reperfusion induzierten myokardialen Zellschaden im Schweinemodell
The Influence of Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction on the Regenerative Potential of Adipose Derived Stem Cells
Versatility of Pedicled Tensor Fascia Lata Flap: A Useful and Reliable Technique for Reconstruction of Different Anatomical Districts
Aims and Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the versatility of pedicled tensor fascia lata flap for reconstruction of various anatomical regions. Materials and Methods. In this retrospective study a total of 34 patients with defects over various anatomical regions were included. The defects were located over the trochanter (n=12), groin (n=8), perineum (n=6), lower anterior abdomen (n=6), gluteal region (n=1), and ischial region (n=1). The etiology of defects included trauma (n=12), infection (n=8), pressure sores (n=8), and malignancy (n=6). Reconstruction was performed using pedicled tensor fascia lata flaps. Patients were evaluated in terms of viability of the flap and donor site morbidity. The technical details of the operative procedure have also been outlined. Results. All the flaps survived well except 5 patients in which minor complications were noted and 1 who experienced complete flap loss. Of those with minor complications, 1 patient developed distal marginal necrosis and 1 developed infection which subsided within three days by dressings and antibiotics and in 2 patients partial loss of the skin graft occurred at the donor site out of which 1 required regrafting and another one healed completely with dressing and antibiotics. All the patients were followed up for an average period of 6 months, ranging from 1 to 12 months. Donor site morbidity was minimal. Conclusion. It was concluded that the pedicled tensor fascia lata flap is a versatile, reliable, easy, and less time consuming procedure for the coverage of defects around trochanter, groin, lower anterior abdomen, perineum, and ischial region