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Cross-leg fasciocutaneous flaps
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|December 1, 1983
Summary
Cross-leg fasciocutaneous flaps demonstrate high success rates in reconstructive surgery. This study reports 11 out of 12 flaps healed successfully, providing good coverage with minimal donor site complications.
Area of Science:
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
- Wound Healing
Background:
- Cross-leg fasciocutaneous flaps are a reconstructive option for lower extremity defects.
- Assessing the efficacy and safety of this flap technique is crucial for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of cross-leg fasciocutaneous flaps in a series of patients.
- To determine the success rate and complication profile of these flaps.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective case series of twelve patients undergoing cross-leg fasciocutaneous flap reconstruction.
- Assessment of flap survival, recipient site cover, and donor site morbidity.
Main Results:
- Eleven out of twelve (91.7%) fasciocutaneous flaps healed successfully without loss.
- Satisfactory coverage of the recipient area was achieved in all successful flaps.
- No significant complications were reported at the donor sites.
Conclusions:
- Cross-leg fasciocutaneous flaps are a reliable and effective method for reconstruction.
- The technique offers good outcomes with low morbidity, making it a valuable surgical option.
