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[The vascularized cross-leg flap].

A C Masquelet, T Begue, C Pages

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)

|November 16, 1985

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Understanding leg skin blood supply enables new cross-leg skin grafting techniques. Two reliable flaps, internal and external saphenous, offer improved patient comfort and surgical outcomes.

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Dermatology
Anatomy

Context:

Recent advancements in understanding leg vascularization have spurred renewed interest in cross-leg skin grafting.
The anatomical knowledge allows for precise delineation of specific arterial and venous flaps on each leg.

Purpose:

To describe the vascular anatomy of two distinct cross-leg flaps for skin grafting.
To highlight the safety, reliability, and patient benefits of these flap techniques.

Summary:

The internal saphenous flap is supplied by the cutaneous branch of the greater anastomotic artery, associated with the internal saphenous nerve.
The external saphenous flap receives blood supply from two cutaneous branches of the popliteal artery or gemellar arteries.
Flaps with a length-to-width ratio of 3:4 are safe, reliable, and facilitate pedicle handling and patient comfort.

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Impact:

Facilitates improved surgical planning and execution for cross-leg skin grafts.
Enhances the reliability and safety of flap viability in reconstructive surgery.
Contributes to better patient outcomes through increased comfort and potentially reduced complications.