The expanded cross-leg flap for repairing the soft tissue defects of the instep.
- Author:
Hao-chen XIA
1
;
Yu AN
;
Zhan-jiang HOU
;
Zhao-peng FU
;
Guo-quan ZHANG
;
Shuang-yin XIA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Female; Foot Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; Tissue Expansion; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2005;21(6):421-423
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical application of the expanded cross-leg flap for repairing instep soft tissue defects with bone exposure.
METHODSThe expanded cross-leg flap was used to repair instep defects in 10 patients. After flap transferring the donor site was closed directly without skin grafting.
RESULTSSatisfactory results were achieved in all the cases. The flaps survived well. The donor site had less scar and kept good appearance.
CONCLUSIONSThe expanded cross-leg flap is a better choice for repairing the soft tissue defects of the instep. It is simple and easy with less trauma to the donor site. After the operation, both the recipient and the donor areas had good appearance.
