[A flap simulator for training in local defect coverage]

M V Meyer-Marcotty; J Redeker; C Herold; K H Busch; H O Rennekampff; P M Vogt

doi:10.1007/s00104-008-1601-z

[A flap simulator for training in local defect coverage]

Chirurg. 2008 Dec;79(12):1141-4. doi: 10.1007/s00104-008-1601-z.

[Article in German]

Authors

M V Meyer-Marcotty¹, J Redeker, C Herold, K H Busch, H O Rennekampff, P M Vogt

Affiliation

¹ Klinik für Plastische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland. Meyer-Marcotty.Max@MH-Hannover.de

PMID: 18820882
DOI: 10.1007/s00104-008-1601-z

Abstract

The Hannover Medical School (Germany) developed the"Flap Lab I" flap simulator, a practical improvement to surgeon training. It provides realistic conditions for understanding and following the principles for planning and performing local flaps for coverage of skin defects. The Flap Lab I has proved to be a very good training model in several training courses. This article introduces among others the Z-flap, reverse Z-flap (so-called hanging man), and Limberg flap.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Computer Simulation*
Computer-Assisted Instruction*
Equipment Design
Germany
Microsurgery / education*
Models, Anatomic*
Plastic Surgery Procedures / education*
Schools, Medical
Surgical Flaps*
Suture Techniques