An inadvertent test of the robustness of a 5:1 fasciocutaneous flap.
The successful transfer is described of a fasciocutaneous flap of 5:1 length to breadth ratio on a severely traumatised leg. A preliminary delay had been carried out and the flap survived in its entirety.
D000328:Adult; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors