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The pyramidalis muscle free flap.

K Van Landuyt1, M Hamdi, Ph Blondeel

  • 1P/a Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Gent, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Gent, Belgium. koenraad.vanlanduyt@rug.ac.be

British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|August 30, 2003
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The pyramidalis muscle free flap offers a new surgical option for treating foot and ankle wounds. This technique may reduce donor site complications compared to traditional methods.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Recalcitrant wounds in the foot/ankle region pose significant reconstructive challenges.
  • Traditional free flap donor sites can lead to considerable morbidity.

Observation:

  • The pyramidalis muscle's anatomy and surgical technique for its use as a free flap are detailed.
  • Five clinical cases utilizing the pyramidalis muscle flap for foot/ankle reconstruction are presented.

Findings:

  • The pyramidalis muscle free flap is a viable option for reconstructing small defects in the foot/ankle.
  • Successful wound closure and functional recovery were observed in all five cases.

Implications:

  • This flap presents an alternative with potentially reduced donor site morbidity.

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  • It expands the armamentarium for reconstructive surgeons dealing with challenging lower extremity wounds.