Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(2):177-178,181

doi:10.11659/jjssx.1672-5042.201402026

Curative effect observation on anterolateral calf flap with extra-territorial blood supply in repairing large area of foot skin tissue injury

Song WU ; Weijun ZOU ; Yujie DENG ; Wenjie HU ; Li YANG ; Sida HUANG ; Dongdong FAN

Keywords

foot skin tissue injury; flap repairing; anterolateral crural flap

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To study the effect of anterolateral calf flap with extra-territorial blood supply in repairing large area of foot skin tissue injury. Methods 40 cases of arge area of foot skin tissue injury were divided into the observation group which were given anterolateral crural flap transplantation and the control group which were given anterolateral thigh flap transplantation. The wound healing condition and walking ability were observed. Results The level of wound healing, Holden walking ability and FAC walking ability were better than control group (P<0. 05). In the observation group, wound healing time was (15. 2 ± 6. 2) d and donor skin crusting time was (9. 4 ± 1. 5) d, which were less than the control group(P<0. 05). Conclusion Anterolateral calf flap with extra-territorial blood supply has positive clinical value as it can improve wound healing and walking function.