title: The place of the cross-leg flap in reconstructive surgery of the lower leg and foot: a review of 165 cases.
abstract: In a series of 165 cross-leg flaps, 94 per cent were successful. Some degree of necrosis occurred in almost half of them. Major necrosis requiring split-skin grafting occurred in less than one-fifth. Thrombo-embolic complications were rare and mainly in the older age group. The retunr of sensation was good; better in the flap than in the donor site. The long-term results were good with a low complication rate. On weight-bearing surfaces the cross-leg flap skin stands up well to wear and tear.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012677:Sensation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous