Defatting of flaps by means of suction-assisted lipectomy

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1985 Dec;76(6):948-52. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198512000-00031.

Abstract

Single-stage debulking of flaps using suction-assisted lipectomy in combination with skin excision is a safe and reliable procedure with results comparable to conventional multistaged surgical techniques. Three representative cases are presented that demonstrate the efficacy of suction-assisted lipectomy as an adjunctive procedure for flap defatting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / surgery*
  • Adolescent
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
  • Ear Neoplasms / surgery
  • Face / surgery
  • Female
  • Foot / surgery
  • Foot Injuries
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Suction*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery