Prefabricated vascularised supraclavicular flaps for face resurfacing after postburns scarring

Lancet. 2000 May 13;355(9216):1695-6. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02245-5.

Abstract

We have designed a technique for prefabrication of large flaps to cover the whole face reconstruction for cervicocephalic postburns scarring. Aesthetic improvement and a better quality of life was achieved in all seven patients.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Angiography
  • Burns / diagnostic imaging
  • Burns / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cicatrix / diagnostic imaging
  • Cicatrix / surgery*
  • Facial Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Facial Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microsurgery*
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply*
  • Tissue Expansion*