Fibular artery perforator link-pattern flaps at lateral and posterior part of leg.
- Author:
Zai-rong WEI
1
;
Guang-feng SUN
;
Xiu-jun TANG
;
Da-li WANG
;
Yu-ming WANG
;
Wen-jie HAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Ankle Injuries; surgery; Female; Foot Injuries; surgery; Humans; Leg; blood supply; Male; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(6):425-427
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the feasibility of fibular artery perforator link-pattern flaps at lateral and posterior part of legs.
METHODSFrom January 2007 to March 2009, 12 cases of with feet and ankle wounds were treat with fibular artery perforator link-pattern flaps at lateral and posterior part of legs. The flap size ranged from 10 cm x 10 cm to 25 cm x 13 cm. The wounds at the donor sites were closed with skin grafts.
RESULTSAll the flaps survived completely. The patients were followed up for 1-12 months (median, 6 months). The color, texture and appearance of the flaps were good.
CONCLUSIONThe link-pattern flap has reliable blood supply and a large area for repairing defects. The sural nerve is reserved, resulting minimal morbidity to donor site.
