Bautista-Ley OA, Rodríguez-Ruíz JA, Valdivieso-Sánchez A

Language: Spanish
References: 10
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ABSTRACT

The treatment of large skin defects continues to be a significant challenge in reconstructive surgery, particularly for limb injuries, due to the functional impairment and loss of patient autonomy they require. Throughout history, various surgical techniques have been developed to address such cases. Among them, the pediculate inguinal flap, described in the 1970s and based on the superficial circumflex iliac artery, has proven to be a safe, versatile and technically accessible option with satisfactory results, even today. We present the case of a patient with crush injury in one finger of the right hand, covered with an inguinal flap, the first procedure of this type in our unit. Adequate coverage with preserved function was achieved. This case reaffirms the validity of classical techniques in complex scenarios, highlighting their usefulness within the current reconstructive arsenal.

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