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The modified sural flap with a covered pedicle is a viable and reliable surgical technique. This method shows a lower complication rate compared to the conventional sural flap for reconstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • The sural flap is a common option for soft tissue reconstruction.
  • Conventional sural flap techniques can be associated with certain complications.
  • Optimizing flap design is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the viability and outcomes of a modified sural flap.
  • To assess the complication rate of the sural flap with a skin-covered pedicle.
  • To determine the effectiveness of this modification in reconstructive surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study of 20 consecutive cases.
  • Evaluation of flap viability, complication rates, and skin graft requirements.
  • Modification involved covering the entire pedicle length with a strip of skin, allowing undermining for accommodation without compression.

Main Results:

  • All 20 cases demonstrated satisfactory evolution and flap viability.
  • No flap loss was observed in any of the cases.
  • A single patient experienced superficial epidermolysis that healed spontaneously; all donor sites and pedicles were closed primarily.

Conclusions:

  • The modified sural flap with a covered pedicle is a feasible and reliable technique.
  • This modification appears to reduce the complication rate compared to the conventional sural flap.
  • The technique is effective for various defect locations, including the tibia, ankle, hindfoot, and foot.