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Role of Innovative Splints in Protecting Flaps

Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Barath Kumar Singh P

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Journal of Plastic Surgery and Transplantation 3(1):p 15-17, January–June 2023. | DOI: NA

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Singh PK, Chittoria RK. Role of Innovative Splints in Protecting Flaps. J Plast Surg Transplant. 2023;3(1):15-7.

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Received : February 28, 2023         Accepted : April 05, 2023          Published : June 15, 2023

Abstract

Loco-regional flaps are most common surgeries performed in field of plastic surgery. Post operatively patient may need to maintain the particular position to preserve the vascularity of the flap to prevent the direct pressure application over the recently raised loco regional flap. Local flaps over the back will be very cumbersome for the patient postoperatively to maintain the prone and lateral position to prevent the direct pressure over the flap. In this case report we will assess the role innovative splint to prevent the application of direct pressure over loco regional flap in lower back.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Singh PK, Chittoria RK. Role of Innovative Splints in Protecting Flaps. J Plast Surg Transplant. 2023;3(1):15-7.

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February 28, 2023 April 05, 2023 June 15, 2023
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Received February 28, 2023
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