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Ng ZY, Tan SS, Lellouch AG, et al. Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complete Circumferential Defects of the Upper Extremity. Arch Plast Surg. 2017;44(2):117-123doi: 10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117.
Ng, Z. Y., Tan, S. S., Lellouch, A. G., Cetrulo, C. L., & Chim, H. W. (2017). Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complete Circumferential Defects of the Upper Extremity. Archives of plastic surgery, 44(2), 117-123. https://doi.org/10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117
Ng, Zhi Yang, et al. "Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complete Circumferential Defects of the Upper Extremity." Archives of plastic surgery vol. 44,2 (2017): 117-123. doi: https://doi.org/10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117
Ng ZY, Tan SS, Lellouch AG, Cetrulo CL, Chim HW. Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complete Circumferential Defects of the Upper Extremity. Arch Plast Surg. 2017 Mar;44(2):117-123. doi: 10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117. Epub 2017 Mar 15. PMID: 28352600; PMCID: PMC5366518.
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Arch Plast Surg. 2017 Mar;44(2):117-123. doi: 10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117. Epub 2017 Mar 15.

Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complete Circumferential Defects of the Upper Extremity.

Archives of plastic surgery

Zhi Yang Ng, Shaun Shi Yan Tan, Alexandre Gaston Lellouch, Curtis Lisante Cetrulo, Harvey Wei Ming Chim

Affiliations

  1. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  2. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
  3. Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.

PMID: 28352600 PMCID: PMC5366518 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Upper extremity soft tissue defects with complete circumferential involvement are not common. Coupled with the unique anatomy of the upper extremity, the underlying etiology of such circumferential soft tissue defects represent additional reconstructive challenges that require treatment to be tailored to both the patient and the wound. The aim of this study is to review the various options for soft tissue reconstruction of complete circumferential defects in the upper extremity.

METHODS: A literature review of PubMed and MEDLINE up to December 2016 was performed. The current study focuses on forearm and arm defects from the level at or proximal to the wrist and were assessed based on Tajima's classification (J Trauma 1974). Data reviewed for analysis included patient demographics, causality, defect size, reconstructive technique(s) employed, and postoperative follow-up and functional outcomes (when available).

RESULTS: In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, 14 unique articles were identified for a total of 50 patients (mean=28.1 years). Underlying etiologies varied from extensive thermal or electrical burns to high impact trauma leading to degloving or avulsion, crush injuries, or even occur iatrogenically after tumor extirpation or extensive debridement. Treatment options ranged from the application of negative pressure wound dressings to the opposite end of the spectrum in hand transplantation.

CONCLUSIONS: With the evolution of reconstructive techniques over time, the extent of functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of these complex upper extremity injuries has also improved. The proposed management algorithm comprehensively addresses the inherent challenges associated with these complex cases.

Keywords: Reconstructive surgical procedures; Soft tissue injuries; Upper extremity

Conflict of interest statement

No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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