Publication detail

Reconstruction of deep head burn with a free flap – A case report

Šín, P. Hokynková, A. Rotschein, P. Kaloudová, Y. Lipový, B.

Original Title

Reconstruction of deep head burn with a free flap – A case report

Type

journal article in Scopus

Language

English

Original Abstract

Third degree burn trauma of the head and neck requires an interdisciplinary approach. After emergency care and hemodynamic stabilization of the patient the focus lies on the reconstruction of the damaged tissue. The options of reconstruction are influenced by the general condition of the patient and by the condition of the surrounding tissues. The deep defects of the head are dangerous for a high risk of wound inin fection and possible fatal complications. In particular cases the first methods of choice for closure of the defect may be ineffective and a free flap transfer should be considered. We present a case report of a 62-year-old woman who suffered third degree burn trauma of the head and neck leading to a deep defect of the forehead reaching behind the hairline. On the bottom there was an exposed bone with no healing tendency. fection Due to surrounding fragile scarred tissue we chose a free flap transfer using serratus anterior muscle as a method of closure. The flap was fully healed and provided good aesthetic and functional outcome.

Keywords

Deep burn trauma; Free flap; Reconstruction surgery

Authors

Šín, P.; Hokynková, A.; Rotschein, P.; Kaloudová, Y.; Lipový, B.

Released

1. 1. 2019

ISBN

0323-0414

Periodical

Acta Chirurgiae Plasticae

Year of study

61

Number

1-4

State

Czech Republic

Pages from

32

Pages to

35

Pages count

4

URL

https://www.prolekare.cz/casopisy/acta-chirurgiae-plasticae/2019-1-4-1/reconstruction-of-deep-head-burn-with-a-free-flap-a-case-report-122044

BibTex

@article{BUT177002,
  author="Šín, P. and Hokynková, A. and Rotschein, P. and Kaloudová, Y. and Lipový, B.",
  title="Reconstruction of deep head burn with a free flap – A case report",
  journal="Acta Chirurgiae Plasticae",
  year="2019",
  volume="61",
  number="1-4",
  pages="32--35",
  issn="0323-0414",
  url="https://www.prolekare.cz/casopisy/acta-chirurgiae-plasticae/2019-1-4-1/reconstruction-of-deep-head-burn-with-a-free-flap-a-case-report-122044"
}