Superiority of the Deep Circumflex Iliac Vessels as the Supply for Free Groin Flaps

The free iliac crest and fibula flaps in vascularized oromandibular reconstruction: Comparison and long-term evaluation

“…Three patients developed quadriceps weakness that probably represented a traction injury of the femoral nerve. The development of large, asymptomatic hernias in two patients illustrated the necessity of a meticulous layered closure as described by Taylor et al 6 On the other hand, the fibula flap group was associated with a less significant donor leg morbidity. Thirty-nine patients (67%) required a skin graft to close the donor defect in the leg.…”

Mandibular Reconstruction with Vascularized Osseous Free Flaps: a Review of the Literature

“…The vascularized iliac crest free flap based on the deep circumflex iliac artery has become a useful option for microsurgical reconstruction of the mandible (Taylor et al, 1979a;Taylor et al, 1979b;Franklin et al, 1980;Kang et al, 2008). It offers a good length of thick, strong, tall bone that is of sufficient stock to support an osseointegrated implant within a reasonable shape match for the hemimandible.…”

The Repair of Soft Tissue Defects in the Lower Leg: A Comparison of Different Flap Techniques

“…Fifteen thoracodorsal (latissimus dorsi) musculo-cutaneous flaps (Maxwell et al 1979). two saphenous flaps (Acland et al 1981) and nine iliofemoral flaps (Daniel & Taylor 1973, Taylor et al 1979 were used. The donor sites could be sutured directly (21 cases) or split-skin grafted (5 cases).…”