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Uses of Sepa Flap in Reconstruction of Defects of Hand-A Review of 25 Cases

V.B. Sinha,Bhavna Sharma,P. C. Verma-1993-02-01-Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery

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Abstract The SEPA flap based on superficial External Pudendal Artery, raised from lower abdomen is used to cover defects of hand. A series of 25 cases is done, out of which 5 cases were dealt in the emergency whereas 20 cases were dealt in elective operations. Both unilateral and bilateral flaps were used. The results are encouraging but vary significantly upon the severity of injury.

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Abstract The SEPA flap based on superficial External Pudendal Artery, raised from lower abdomen is used to cover defects of hand. A series of 25 cases is done, out of which 5 cases were dealt in the emergency whereas 20 cases were dealt in elective operations. Both unilateral and bilateral flaps were used. The results are encouraging but vary significantly upon the severity of injury.

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MedicineSurgeryAbdomenCover (algebra)General surgery

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