THE USE OF SCAPULAR SKIN ISLAND FLAPS IN THE TREATMENT OF AXILLARY POSTBURN SCAR CONTRACTURES

Authors
TEOT L BOSSE JP
Citation
L. Teot et Jp. Bosse, THE USE OF SCAPULAR SKIN ISLAND FLAPS IN THE TREATMENT OF AXILLARY POSTBURN SCAR CONTRACTURES, British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 47(2), 1994, pp. 108-111
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
British Journal of Plastic Surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00071226
Volume
47
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
108 - 111
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1226(1994)47:2<108:TUOSSI>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The scapular island flap easily covers the anterior and posterior aspe cts of the axilla, providing a smooth skin surface with good underlyin g subcutaneous fatty tissue. Its elastic properties are well adapted t o the dynamic requirements of the shoulder joint. Performed in 20 pati ents for treatment of axillary postburn contractures, this flap led to a convincing improvement of the shoulder range of motion and satisfyi ng aesthetic results.