Use of a pedicled fascial flap based on septocutaneous perforators of the posterior tibial artery for repair of distal lower limb defects

A distally based fascial flap raised on perforating vessels of the posterior tibial artery is described. Its successful application in the repair of distal soft tissue defects of the lower limb in two patients is reported.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of plastic surgery 1992-02, Vol.45 (2), p.141-145
Hauptverfasser:	Lees, Vivien, Townsend, Paul L.G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Biological and medical sciences Fascia - blood supply Female Humans Leg - blood supply Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Sarcoma, Synovial - surgery Skin plastic surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgical Flaps - methods Tibial Arteries Varicose Ulcer - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A distally based fascial flap raised on perforating vessels of the posterior tibial artery is described. Its successful application in the repair of distal soft tissue defects of the lower limb in two patients is reported.
ISSN:	0007-1226 1465-3087
DOI:	10.1016/0007-1226(92)90174-V