title: Reconstruction of the lower leg and foot with the reverse pedicled posterior tibial fasciocutaneous flap.
abstract: The use of reverse flow island flaps for reconstructive surgery in the distal leg and foot represents an alternative to free flap transfer. This paper reports on the use of a reverse pedicled posterior tibial artery flap in four patients. The flap can reach any part of the foot.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji University Medical School, Wuhan, China.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Hong
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Steffens
authors: F B
authors: FB
authors: Wang
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*