An Elongated Leading Edge Facilitates Rotation Flap Closure

Lichon, Vanessa; Barbosa, Naiara S.; Gomez, Doug; Goldman, Glenn D.

doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000000581

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“…The experimental models used so far have been based on rodent 1 or porcine 2,3 skin, while mathematical computer models 4,5 have the drawback of being theoretical models.…”

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A new experimental model to measure the tension generated by cutaneous flaps

Torre¹,

Sánchez‐Murillo²

2021

Experimental Dermatology

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“…The experimental models used so far have been based on rodent 1 or porcine 2,3 skin, while mathematical computer models 4,5 have the drawback of being theoretical models.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A new experimental model to measure the tension generated by cutaneous flaps

Torre¹,

Sánchez‐Murillo²

2021

Experimental Dermatology

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“…Pig skin has been used in experimental models because its biomechanical characteristics are similar to those of human skin 5 and, by adding tensiometers to these models, the tensions generated from skin flap mobilization can be measured. 6 Skin flap tension is one of the most relevant parameters related to flap viability. When the tension of the sutured flap edges is too high, tissue ischemia may lead to necrosis of the flap.…”

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“…However, these theoretical models may not always mirror the actual skin behavior. Pig skin has been used in experimental models because its biomechanical characteristics are similar to those of human skin 5 and, by adding tensiometers to these models, the tensions generated from skin flap mobilization can be measured 6 …”

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New Skin Flaps for Triangular Surgical Defects

Torre¹,

Iglesias-Zamora²,

Linares‐Barrios

et al. 2022

Ann Plast Surg

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BackgroundMost skin flaps are designed to repair circular surgical defects after skin tumor excisions, but few flaps have been described to reconstruct triangular defects.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to describe new skin flaps for triangular surgical defects using an innovative experimental model.MethodsWe tested new flap designs in an experimental pig skin model using a tension sensor to measure maximum tension and tension augmentation when the flap is performed in an area of increased basal tension. The results were compared with those from classic flaps. Finally, the new flaps were performed on a series of patients with triangular surgical defects.ResultsSix new flaps with adequate levels of tension were obtained and named after their morphology: spider crab, mantis, toy windmill, nautilus, origami bird, and clover. These new flaps were successfully performed on a series of 40 patients; among them, spider crab and mantis flaps showed a better response to basal tension augmentation.ConclusionsSix new flaps for triangular surgical defects were proposed and successfully performed in a series of 40 patients, using an experimental pig skin model and a tensiometer.

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