title: An experimental model for soft-tissue coverage of the traumatized distal lower extremity: the distally-based gracilis flap.
abstract: A model for regional muscle-flap coverage of experimental soft tissue defects of complex injuries of the rabbit lower leg is presented. This technique has provided reliable and generous coverage without the difficulty or risk of a free flap procedure, nor the limitations of other local flaps.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, NY.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Mian
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Romita
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Tuchler
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000293:injuries; D011817:Rabbits; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery