Introduction: Reconstruction of chronic lower extremity wounds can be especially challenging when these wounds are complicated by osteomyelitis. They require the joint expertise of plastic and orthopaedic surgeons.Methods: We report our experience using the Keystone Perforator Island Flap following wound and bone debridement as a valuable surgical tool for coverage of complex wounds with bone infection.Results: Twelve patients underwent similar procedures with overall good outcomes, although two patients experienced a complication, specifically partial flap necrosis and wound dehiscence subsequent to recurrent osteomyelitis. We also reviewed the underlying physiological mechanisms of employing the Keystone flap in order to demonstrate its advantages and efficacy.Conclusion: Our results confirm that the Keystone flap can be a safe, reliable and effective method for coverage of soft tissue defects and the preservation of bone integrity in the management of patients with chronic osteomyelitis. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Al-Mousawi, A., Sanese, G., Baljer, B., Lo Torto, F., Hausien, O., Perra, A., et al. (2020). Use of the Keystone Perforator Island Flap in the treatment of chronic lower extremity wounds complicated by osteomyelitis. INJURY, 51(3), 744-749 [10.1016/j.injury.2019.12.010].

Use of the Keystone Perforator Island Flap in the treatment of chronic lower extremity wounds complicated by osteomyelitis

Cervelli, Valerio;Nicoli, Fabio
2020-03-01

Abstract

Introduction: Reconstruction of chronic lower extremity wounds can be especially challenging when these wounds are complicated by osteomyelitis. They require the joint expertise of plastic and orthopaedic surgeons.Methods: We report our experience using the Keystone Perforator Island Flap following wound and bone debridement as a valuable surgical tool for coverage of complex wounds with bone infection.Results: Twelve patients underwent similar procedures with overall good outcomes, although two patients experienced a complication, specifically partial flap necrosis and wound dehiscence subsequent to recurrent osteomyelitis. We also reviewed the underlying physiological mechanisms of employing the Keystone flap in order to demonstrate its advantages and efficacy.Conclusion: Our results confirm that the Keystone flap can be a safe, reliable and effective method for coverage of soft tissue defects and the preservation of bone integrity in the management of patients with chronic osteomyelitis. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
mar-2020
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/19 - CHIRURGIA PLASTICA
English
Bone infection
Chronic wounds
Keystone flap
Local flap
Lower extremity
Lower limb reconstruction
Orthoplastic
Osteomyelitis
Perforator flap
Reconstruction
Soft tissue
Adult
Aged
Chronic Disease
Female
Humans
Leg
Leg Injuries
Male
Middle Aged
Osteomyelitis
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Soft Tissue Injuries
Wound Healing
Perforator Flap
Al-Mousawi, A., Sanese, G., Baljer, B., Lo Torto, F., Hausien, O., Perra, A., et al. (2020). Use of the Keystone Perforator Island Flap in the treatment of chronic lower extremity wounds complicated by osteomyelitis. INJURY, 51(3), 744-749 [10.1016/j.injury.2019.12.010].
Al-Mousawi, A; Sanese, G; Baljer, B; Lo Torto, F; Hausien, O; Perra, A; Cervelli, V; Nicoli, F
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