Reconstruction of Achilles tendon using vascularised fascia lata with free lateral thigh flap.
A case of Achilles tendon reconstruction using free vascularised fascia lata joined to a lateral thigh flap is reported. This is a simple one-stage reconstruction and a sufficiently strong tendon can be obtained.
Inoue
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical School, Kawagoe, Japan.
Tanaka
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Imai
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Hatoko
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*