Repair of skin and soft tissue defect around the malleolus by superior regressive island fasciocutaneous skin flap graft.
- Author:
Mu-Zhang XIAO
1
;
Jian-Hong LONG
;
Xiao-Yuan HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Plastics and Burn Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Ankle;
surgery;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Foot Injuries;
surgery;
Humans;
Male;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
methods;
Skin;
injuries;
Skin Transplantation;
Soft Tissue Injuries;
surgery;
Surgical Flaps;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2007;32(4):710-712
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the repairing procedure of skin and soft tissue defect around the malleolus, achilles tendon exposure, or calcaneus tendon exposure by superior regressive island fasciocutaneous skin flap graft.
METHODS:We used the superior regressive island fasciocutaneous skin flaps to repair 13 cases of skin and soft tissue defect or achilles tendon exposure around malleolus after trauma, scar ulcer, tumor, or other occasions. The maximal size of skin and soft tissue defect was 6 cm x 14 cm. The maximal size of calcaneus exposure was 5 cm x 10 cm.
RESULTS:Twelve cases obtained complete success with satisfactory results, and 1 case of necrosis delayed wound healing by latissimus dorsal myocutaneous flap graft. The follow-up lasted from 6 months to 4 years with satisfactory results.
CONCLUSION:The superior regressive island fasciocutaneous skin flap graft is an effective and convenient method to repair skin and soft tissue defect around the malleolus, achilles tendon exposure, or calcaneus tendon exposure.
