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Lateral lower leg skin flap.

Y D Gu, M M Wu, H R Li

    Annals of Plastic Surgery
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A novel lower leg lateral skin flap, supplied by the peroneal artery, shows promising results in reconstructive surgery. This flap offers a viable option for treating lower extremity defects, with a high success rate in patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Microsurgery
    • Vascular Anatomy

    Background:

    • Skin flaps are crucial in reconstructive surgery for covering defects.
    • The peroneal artery offers a robust blood supply for flap viability.
    • Limited options exist for complex lower leg and foot reconstructions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a new lower leg lateral skin flap technique.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this flap in patients.
    • To detail the vascular supply and anatomical considerations of the flap.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 7 patients undergoing lower leg lateral skin flap reconstruction.
    • Flap design based on the peroneal artery and accompanying venae comites.
    • Free flap transfer (4 patients) and reversed flap transfer (3 patients) utilized.

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  • Vascular anastomosis performed using the proximal peroneal artery and posterior tibial vein.

    • Main Results:

    • Satisfactory outcomes achieved in 6 out of 7 patients.
    • Flap survival and successful defect coverage demonstrated.
    • Peroneal artery (2.5-3.0 mm) and vein (3-4 mm) caliber suitable for microvascular anastomosis.
    • Vascular pedicle length of 8-12 cm facilitated versatile application.

    Conclusions:

    • The lower leg lateral skin flap is a reliable option for lower extremity reconstruction.
    • The peroneal artery provides an adequate and consistent blood supply for flap nourishment.
    • This flap technique, utilizing microsurgical principles, offers good functional and aesthetic results.