Scalp reconstruction using triple rotation flap and reverse posterior tibial flap for lower limb reconstruction in electric burn patient: a case report
A 16-year-old male presented with a high-voltage electrical burn affecting the scalp, resulting in a 25 cm x 10 cm lesion, and third-degree burns on the right fifth toe and the base of the left first metatarsal. Initial management included a medial plantar flap for the pelvic limb injury, but perfusion failure led to the use of a reverse posterior tibial flap for coverage, along with a split-thickness skin graft. For the scalp injury, a triple rotation flap technique achieved adequate coverage. Four-day postoperative follow-up showed successful perfusion of the reverse tibial flap without complications, highlighting the challenges and need for adaptive surgical strategies in managing high-voltage electrical burns.
Authors
- Eli Esaú Aguiñaga Covarrubias
- Sergio Jacobo Flemate
- Kassandra Rubí Domínguez Briones
- Obed Asoid Coronado Esquivel
- Rubén Olivas Flores
- R Vázquez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5081-9530)
- E. Ayala
- Francisco Valdez
Institutions
- Universidad Autónoma de La Laguna (MX)
- Instituto Tecnólogico de La Laguna (MX)
- Universidad México Americana del Norte (MX)
- Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20242958
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00