El colgajo fasciocutáneo en cono

Abstract

Background: A new type of fasciocutaneous flap with the shape of an ice cream cone that is formed by locally rotated and V-Y advance flaps joined together, that can be used to cover complex defects, was developed. Previously, the irrigation of these flaps was ascertained in the legs of ten corpses. Aim: To report the results with the use of this type of ice cream cone shaped flap. Material and Methods: Retrospective analysis of 108 patients aged 20 to 52 years (99 males) in whom an ice cream cone shaped flap was used. Results: The defects covered were located in the leg in 27%, in the ankle in 10%, in the sole in 9%, in the heel in 8% and in other locations in the rest of patients. Eighty flaps (74%) had a good evolution, 11 (10%) had a major dehiscence, 13 (12%) had a minor dehiscence and 4 flaps (4%) had necrosis. Conclusions: This ice cream cone shaped flap is easy to use, safe and devoid of complications in most cases.