Complex Chimeric Flap Microsurgery - 18/11/25

Résumé |
Extensive and 3-dimensionally complex defects require free flap reconstruction with multiple tissue types. This has traditionally been accomplished with 2 or more free flaps. Recent advancement in perforator anatomy and perforator flaps has enabled us to explore flap options with multiple tissue components based on a single “mother” source vessel: the chimeric flap. A chimeric flap may consist of various combinations of 2 or more fasciocutaneous, muscular/myocutaneous, or osseous flaps with freedom for each tissue component to be separated to cover a complex defect. The design of chimeric flaps based on several vascular systems will be discussed in this article.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Chimeric flaps, Subscapular system, Lateral circumflex femoris system, Anterolateral thigh flap, Anteromedial thigh flap, Ulnar artery perforator flap, Chimeric fibular flap, Scapular tip flap
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Vol 53 - N° 1
P. 149-161 - janvier 2026 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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