Using Descending Genicular Artery as the Recipient Artery for Free Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap
This case report presents the use of the superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) flap for soft tissue reconstruction of the knee, using the descending genicular artery (DGA) as the recipient vessel. A 14-year-old female table-tennis player presented with a right knee mass diagnosed as angioma...
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Published in | Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open Vol. 12; no. 9; p. e6184 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
01.09.2024
Wolters Kluwer |
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Summary: | This case report presents the use of the superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) flap for soft tissue reconstruction of the knee, using the descending genicular artery (DGA) as the recipient vessel. A 14-year-old female table-tennis player presented with a right knee mass diagnosed as angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma. Following resection of the mass, which left a 6.5 × 5.5 cm soft tissue defect over the patella, a free SCIP flap was harvested and used for reconstruction. The SCIP flap was chosen for its thinness and flexibility, making it suitable for the highly mobile knee joint. The superficial circumflex iliac artery (1.2 mm) was anastomosed to the DGA (1.5 mm) in an end-to-end fashion. The flap and deepithelialized skin paddle were routed through a subcutaneous tunnel, and the donor site was closed directly over a drain. The flap survived completely with no postoperative complications. Six months later, despite hyperpigmentation of the scar, the contour was satisfactory with no limitations in knee range of motion. This case underscores the advantages of the SCIP flap, particularly its compatibility with the DGA, reduced donor site morbidity, and excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes. The SCIP flap, combined with the DGA as the recipient vessel, provides an effective solution for complex knee reconstructions, offering a primary option for similar cases. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3 |
ISSN: | 2169-7574 2169-7574 |
DOI: | 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006184 |