INTRODUCTION: Donor-site complications of free radial forearm flaps (FRFF) after closure with a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) have been reported repeatedly. Different types of closure of the donor site have been advocated to reduce donor-site complications. In our practice, a V-Y closure with a local full-thickness skin graft (FTG) is performed generally. PURPOSE: A retrospective follow-up study was performed comparing subjective and objective outcomes of FTG versus STSG closure. FRFF donor site closure in 34 head and neck cancer patients (15 STSG, 19 FTG) was studied. RESULTS: Both methods of closure showed good function, sensibility, and esthetic outcome. No statistical differences between the 2 methods could be shown. CONCLUSION: V-Y local donor site closure is a good technique which prevents an additional donor site scar and discomfort when performing an STSG closure.
INTRODUCTION:Donor-site complications of free radial forearm flaps (FRFF) after closure with a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) have been reported repeatedly. Different types of closure of the donor site have been advocated to reduce donor-site complications. In our practice, a V-Y closure with a local full-thickness skin graft (FTG) is performed generally. PURPOSE: A retrospective follow-up study was performed comparing subjective and objective outcomes of FTG versus STSG closure. FRFF donor site closure in 34 head and neck cancerpatients (15 STSG, 19 FTG) was studied. RESULTS: Both methods of closure showed good function, sensibility, and esthetic outcome. No statistical differences between the 2 methods could be shown. CONCLUSION: V-Y local donor site closure is a good technique which prevents an additional donor site scar and discomfort when performing an STSG closure.
Authors: Carlo M Oranges; Barbara Ling; Mathias Tremp; Reto Wettstein; Daniel F Kalbermatten; Dirk J Schaefer Journal: In Vivo Date: 2018 Jul-Aug Impact factor: 2.155
Authors: Denys J Loeffelbein; Sammy Al-Benna; Lars Steinsträßer; Robin M Satanovskij; Nils H Rohleder; Thomas Mücke; Klaus-Dietrich Wolff; Marco R Kesting Journal: Eplasty Date: 2012-02-03