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Reverse sural artery flap: caveats for success.

Mark F Price1, Peter J Capizzi, Paul A Watterson

  • 1Charlotte Plastic Surgery Center, NC 28207, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|May 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The reverse sural artery fasciocutaneous flap offers a simpler, less morbid option for complex leg and ankle wounds compared to traditional free tissue transfer. This technique preserves major limb vessels while achieving successful reconstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Complex open wounds of the distal leg and ankle present significant reconstructive challenges.
  • Free tissue transfer is often the preferred method but involves arduous procedures and donor site morbidity.

Observation:

  • The reverse sural artery fasciocutaneous flap was utilized in 11 patients for lower extremity reconstruction.
  • This flap offers advantages in terms of dissection ease, reduced patient morbidity, and preservation of major limb vasculature.

Findings:

  • Successful outcomes were achieved using the reverse sural artery flap.
  • Key technical considerations include Doppler confirmation of peroneal perforators, specific skin paddle design, incorporation of the lesser saphenous vein, and meticulous pedicle dissection.

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Implications:

  • The reverse sural artery fasciocutaneous flap represents a valuable alternative for complex lower extremity wound reconstruction.
  • This technique may reduce the complexity and morbidity associated with traditional free tissue transfers in this challenging anatomical region.