Skin perforators of back region - Anatomical study and clinical applications

Atik B., Tan O., Mutaf M., SENEL B., Yilmaz N., Kiymaz N.

ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.60, no.1, pp.70-75, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.sap.0000263452.23901.ba
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.70-75
  • Keywords: back region perforators, meningomyelocele flap, MUSCULOCUTANEOUS FLAP, DOPPLER SONOGRAPHY, CLOSURE, EXPERIENCE, DEFECTS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Despite widespread studies that have been commonly performed recently on skin perforators and perforator flaps of various regions of the body, investigations on the back region of the body are still insufficient. This study investigates the anatomical characteristics and clinical applications of perforating vessels in the back region.