Lateral Supramalleolar Flap for Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defect around the Ankle Joint
Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
;
: 13-17, 2014.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-87897
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Soft tissue defect on foot and ankle is vulnerable and requires a thin flap for improvement of aesthetic and functional results. Lateral supramalleolar flap is a simple and fast procedure, which can preserve and supply reliable constant blood flow, and causes fewer donor site complications. The authors reviewed our cases and report the clinical results. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Ten cases of soft tissue defects on the lower leg, around the ankle were treated with lateral supramalleolar flap. There were seven males and three females with a mean age of 54.8 years. The mean size of flaps was 5.9x6.3 cm and the mean follow-up period was 23 months. Flap survival and postoperative complications were evaluated.RESULTS:
Nine flaps survived completely without loss of flap. There was one case of partial wound dehiscence requiring debridement and repair, and another case of necrotic flap change requiring partial bone resection and closure. All patients were capable of weight bearing ambulation at the last follow up.CONCLUSION:
The authors suggest that the lateral supramalleolar flap could be a useful option for treatment of soft tissue defect around the ankle joint.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Tissue Donors
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Wounds and Injuries
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Follow-Up Studies
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Walking
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Weight-Bearing
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Debridement
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Foot
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Leg
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Ankle
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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