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- Title
De-Epithelization of Free Flaps with a Diamond-Coated Round Burr in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Novel Technique.
- Authors
Goswami, Vivek; Panda, Ritesh; Sultania, Mahesh; Kumar, Boyina Kiran; Sahu, Ajitesh
- Abstract
We have developed a safe and faster de-epithelization technique of flaps with minimal risk of injury to the subdermal plexus. De-epithelization of free flaps is useful for contour correction and filling up of the dead space, essential in head and neck reconstruction and, at times, done in other areas of reconstruction using pedicled or free flaps. Partial necrosis of the flap is a significant risk factor seen after de-epithelization due to injury to the subdermal plexus, particularly when the thickness of the skin is too thin.
- Subjects
FREE flaps; NECK; HEAD; HAIR follicles
- Publication
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2023, Vol 56, Issue 1, p92
- ISSN
0970-0358
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1055/s-0042-1759694