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This study presents a modified sural flap technique for limb reconstruction, enabling larger skin paddles for better wound coverage. The technique ensures good vascular safety, expanding reconstructive options for leg, heel, and foot defects.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

Context:

  • Limb reconstruction often requires versatile flaps for covering defects.
  • The sural flap is a common choice but limited by its size.
  • Larger defects necessitate advanced flap techniques.

Purpose:

  • To describe a technical variation for harvesting the sural flap.
  • To achieve larger fasciocutaneous skin paddles.
  • To maintain robust vascular supply for flap viability.

Summary:

  • A modified fasciocutaneous sural flap technique is detailed, extending proximally to the popliteal fossa.
  • The flap incorporates the fascia, sural nerve, small saphenous vein, and lateral sural nerve.
  • Two clinical cases demonstrate the successful application of this technique.

Impact:

  • This technique allows for significantly larger skin paddles compared to standard sural flaps.
  • It offers enhanced vascular security, reducing the risk of flap compromise.
  • Provides a valuable option for reconstructing extensive leg, heel, and foot defects.