Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap for the Coverage of Limb Defects

  • Sebastián Emiliano Valbuena Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital El Cruce Alta Complejidad en Red “Dr. Néstor C. Kirchner”, Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0209-1554
  • Emanuel Fernando Pereira Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital El Cruce Alta Complejidad en Red “Dr. Néstor C. Kirchner”, Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8096-4114
  • Braian Nicolás Conde Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital “Dr. Alejandro Korn”, Melchor Romero, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4504-5128
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2021.86.6.1035
Keywords: Perforator flap, SCIP, circunflex iliac superficial artery, perforosome, inguinal

Abstract

The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap is a thin, pliable, and versatile flap used mainly for extremities and head and neck reconstruction. Materials and methods: We presented 3 cases of SCIP flap reconstructions. Two pediatric cases for the reconstruction of traumatic sequelae of the hand and dorsal foot. One adult case for the reconstruction of a severe burn of the dorsal hand. Conclusion: The SCIP flap is ideal for the reconstruction of the dorsal aspect of the hand, foot, and flexion crease. Despite the anatomical variations in the origin of the superficial circumflex iliac artery, the use of microsurgical techniques and super-microsurgery allows safe harvesting of a thin flap of moderate to large dimensions, with low morbidity in the donor area.

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Author Biographies

Sebastián Emiliano Valbuena, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital El Cruce Alta Complejidad en Red “Dr. Néstor C. Kirchner”, Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upper limb surgery. Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital El Cruce Alta Complejidad en Red “Dr. Néstor C. Kirchner”, Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Emanuel Fernando Pereira, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital El Cruce Alta Complejidad en Red “Dr. Néstor C. Kirchner”, Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital El Cruce Alta Complejidad en Red “Dr. Néstor C. Kirchner”, Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Braian Nicolás Conde, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital “Dr. Alejandro Korn”, Melchor Romero, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital “Dr. Alejandro Korn”, Melchor Romero, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Published
2021-12-16
How to Cite
Valbuena, S. E., Pereira, E. F., & Conde, B. N. (2021). Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap for the Coverage of Limb Defects. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 86(6), 812-820. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2021.86.6.1035
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Vol 86 No 6 (2021)
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