One stage random pattern de-epithelialized 'turn over' flap in the treatment of complicated wounds of the leg.
The de-epithelialized 'turn over' flap is a random pattern flap but it is safe by virtue of the rich dermal blood supply. It is a simple one-stage procedure which can be applied to most skin defects and complicated wounds of the leg. This procedure has been carried out in a series of 35 cases and two illustrative cases are presented to show the results. The design of the flap has been discussed in some detail.
D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*