The development of the fasciocutaneous flap and its clinical applications.
Twenty-seven consecutive fasciocutaneous flaps comprising skin, fat, and deep fascia have been successfully used to close a variety of defects on the lower leg and trunk. The advantages of these flaps are enumerated, and the blood supply of the deep fascia and its relationship to the tissues deep and superficial to it are described.
D000818:Animals; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001365:Axilla / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013552:Swine