Reconstruction of the lower leg and foot with the reverse pedicled posterior tibial fasciocutaneous flap.
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.
Hong
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji University Medical School, Wuhan, China.
Steffens
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Wang
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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*