Free composite serratus anterior muscle--rib flap for reconstruction of severely damaged foot.
A 23-year-old man who underwent below-knee amputation of one leg and sustained extensive soft-tissue damage with a bony defect of the other foot presented an unusual reconstructive problem. By means of microsurgical techniques a free serratus anterior-rib flap was transferred to restore function of the foot. A four-year follow-up showed good rehabilitation.
D000328:Adult; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation*