Interpolated Flaps

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (3 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

29 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

An interpolated flap is a flap whose donor site is not directly adjacent to the recipient defect and whose pedicle, ie, a tissue bridge, traverses over an intervening segment of normal tissue. These flaps typically require a second-stage procedure to divide the pedicle. They are used when insufficient tissue or mobility in nearby skin prevents coverage of the tissue defect with primary closure or a local flap directly adjacent to the wound. They are like transposition flaps in that the flap is lifted over normal skin to reach the area to be repaired. The base of the interpolation flap is located away from the defect, whereas the base of a transposition flap is adjacent to the defect. This configuration creates a pedicle between the flap base and the surgical defect. The pedicle is usually removed during a second stage after vascularity is established between the flap and the wound.

Learners can expect a comprehensive overview of the indications for using interpolated flaps, recognizing scenarios where the limitations of adjacent tissues necessitate this approach. The course explores contraindications, ensuring clinicians understand when alternative methods may be more appropriate. Participation in this course enhances competence through interprofessional collaboration. Surgical teams, including plastic surgeons, general surgeons, and nurses, develop a shared understanding of the nuances of interpolated flaps. Improved communication and collaboration among team members become instrumental in planning and executing successful procedures.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify suitable clinical scenarios warranting interpolated flap reconstruction based on complex tissue defects and limited adjacent tissue options.

  • Differentiate between various types of local flaps (advancement, rotation, transposition) and interpolated flaps, elucidating their distinctive principles, benefits, and drawbacks.

  • Select and prioritize interpolated flap techniques based on anatomical considerations, patient preferences, and surgeon expertise, aligning choices with expected functional and aesthetic outcomes.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams involving radiologists, anesthetists, and wound care specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

Ariel T. on 10/7/2022

Martin B. on 12/28/2023

Sam A. on 3/10/2024

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