The distally based sural fasciocutaneous flap is one of the few options available for local flap
reconstruction of soft-tissue defects in the lower one-third of the leg. Few studies have …

Introduction Solid malignancies at the foot and ankle region are rare and include mainly soft-
tissue sarcomas, bone sarcomas, and skin malignancies. Complete surgical resection with …

Even a small defect in the lower leg and foot with exposure of bones or tendons can result in
an intractable wound, which may require a microsurgical tissue transfer. With the concept of …

Background: The medial sural artery perforator flap is a reliable cutaneous flap that can be
used for soft-tissue reconstruction in the extremities. The purposes of this article are to fully …

Ankle fractures, varying in severity from stable lateral malleolus fractures to open fracture
dislocations with comminution, are among the most common fractures requiring surgical …

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BACKGROUND: Partial necrosis is a main complication of reverse sural artery flap. The
purpose of this article is to evaluate effect of flap factors on partial necrosis in the flap …

Background The reverse sural artery flap (RSAF) is a popular option for patients with distal
lower extremity defects who are not ideal candidates for free flap reconstruction. This is the …

The management of combined loss of skin coverage and bone substance in the lower third
of the leg is problematic. A recommended sequential strategy associates removal of infected …

Study aims To report the surgical anatomy of the perforator arteries at the lower leg, analyse
clinical outcomes in previous studies, and forward methodological recommendations for …