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Double Cross-Leg Reverse Sural Flap for Coverage of an Extensive Single-Leg Soft-Tissue Defect: A Case Report.

Edgar A Flores García1, Saúl Ibarra Vázquez2, Jennifer Navarro Morales1

  • 1Surgery, Hospital General Nuevo de Gómez Palacio, Gómez Palacio, MEX.

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Bilateral crossed reverse sural flaps successfully reconstructed a large heel and ankle defect after severe trauma when microsurgery was unavailable. This limb-salvage technique offers a viable alternative for complex lower extremity injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Trauma Reconstruction

Background:

  • Distal lower extremity defects from high-energy trauma, especially heel and ankle, pose significant reconstructive challenges.
  • The reverse sural flap is a common option but has limitations in size, often necessitating free tissue transfer for large defects.
  • Microsurgical expertise is frequently required for extensive soft-tissue reconstruction in these cases.
Keywords:
reverse sural artery fasciocutaneous flapsreverse sural flapsural fasciocutaneous flapsural flapsural nerve

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