Application of V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus for small skin defect at achilles tendon region.
- Author:
Xiao ZHOU
;
Mingyu XUE
;
Yongjun RUI
;
Yajun XU
;
Li QIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Achilles Tendon; injuries; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2014;30(4):255-257
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus for small skin defect at achilles tendon region.
METHODSFrom Mar. 2011 to Sep. 2012, 7 cases with small skin defect at achilles tendon region were treated by V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus. The flaps was 6.0 cm x 3.0 cm-9.0 cm x 4.5 cm in size. The defects at the donor sites were closed directly.
RESULTSAll flaps survived completely. 7 cases were followed up for 6-8 months after operation. The flaps had good texture and color match. The function of ankle was normal. All patients were satisfied with postoperative function and shape.
CONCLUSIONIt is an ideal reconstruction method for skin defect at achilles tendon region with V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus. It is easily performed with low risk and short recovery time.