EVALUATION OF TREATMENT RESULTS IN 10 PATIENTS WITH SOFT TISSUE DEFECTS IN THE WRIST-HAND REGION USING RADIAL ARTERY PERFORATOR FLAPS

Abstract

Purpose: Evaluate the treatment results of soft-tissue defects in the wrist-hand region by radial artery perforator flaps. Subjects and methods: A prospective, non-controlled study and cross-sectional description of 10 patients with soft-tissue defects in the wrist-hand region due to burns, indicated for reconstructive treatment using radial artery perforator flaps at the Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital, from January to September, 2021. Results: Patients aged between 17 and 69, mean age of 37.3 ± 14.5 years; ratio of male patients to female patients was 4/1. Regarding the location of injuries: 9 patients had soft-tissue defects in the dorsum of the wrist-hand; 1 patient had a soft-tissue defect in the volar aspect of the wrist-hand. Regarding treatment results: 8 patients showed excellent treatment results, 2 patients had satisfactory results, and there were no cases of treatment failure.