Posterior interosseous artery flap in XXXX .

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INTRODUCTION: Nineteen cases of posterior interosseous artery (PIOA) flap were reviewed. The @entity1 ' mean age was 24 (range 14-53) years. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nine @entity1 were operated on as emergencies, and 10 @entity1 were treated electively. Mean time of delay after @entity130 was 7.8 h (range 2-20 h) in emergency cases. Nine of them were non-replantable amputations. Skin defects were between 1.9 x 2.4 cm and 5.0 x 12.0 cm. Mean hospitalization time was 2.2 (range 1-5) days. RESULTS: Mean flap sensation was evaluated as 2.83-6.65 with the Semmes-Weinstein evaluation scale (only 2 @entity1 scored less than 3.61). Five @entity1 presented with discoloration and coolness. Average subjective evaluation was 8.2/10. Mean web opening after first web reconstruction was 40 degrees. One @entity13523 ( recovered in 4 months), one @entity39 , and one flap lost (due to @entity281 ) occurred as early complications. Mean follow-up was 12.8 months (range 15 days to 30 months). CONCLUSIONS: PIOA flap applications have reduced the need for lateral arm and radial forearm flaps and also shortened hospitalization time in clinical practice.
