Ascending scapular flap and its use for the treatment of axillary burn scar contracture. British journal of plastic surgery [Br J Plast Surg] Journal article

Title	Ascending scapular flap and its use for the treatment of axillary burn scar contracture.
Author(s)	Maruyama Y
Institution	Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Source	Br J Plast Surg 1991 Feb-Mar; 44(2):97-101.
MeSH	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Axilla Burns Child Cicatrix Contracture Female Humans Male Movement Shoulder Skin Surgical Flaps
Abstract	A new ascending scapular island flap, based on the superficial circumflex scapular vessels, and its use for the repair of axillary burn scar contracture are presented. Seven flaps in six cases are discussed and evaluated in comparison with alternative procedures.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	2018913

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