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[Saphenous perforator flap].

R Winkel¹, N Tajsic, H Husum

¹Abteilung für Handchirurgie und wiederherstellende Plastische Chirurgie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstr. 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. reiner.winkel@bgu-frankfurt.de

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This study demonstrates the effectiveness of distally-hinged fasciocutaneous flaps for lower leg and ankle soft tissue defects. These flaps, based on posterior tibial artery perforators, offer a reliable solution for complex reconstructions.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Context:

Full thickness soft tissue defects in the lower leg and ankle present significant reconstructive challenges.
Traditional methods like skin grafts or free flaps may not always be suitable.
The posterior tibial artery's distal perforators offer a reliable vascular source for flap-based reconstruction.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy of distally-hinged fasciocutaneous flaps based on posterior tibial artery perforators for lower leg and ankle soft tissue defects.
To assess the outcomes of this reconstructive technique in various clinical scenarios, including osteomyelitis and exposed implants.
To determine the reliability and success rates of these flaps in complex reconstructive cases.

Summary:

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A retrospective study of over 70 distally-hinged fasciocutaneous flaps was conducted.

The flaps were used to treat full thickness soft tissue defects, with high success rates reported.

Outcomes showed significant healing, with a low flap loss rate, indicating the technique's reliability.

Impact:

This reconstructive technique provides a viable option for complex lower leg and ankle defects, potentially reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
Improved patient outcomes and limb salvage can be achieved through this flap-based approach.
The study highlights the importance of precise perforator identification and flap design for successful reconstruction.