title: [Loss of cutaneous substances of the foot. Retrograde flaps, apropos of 4 cases].
abstract: We report our experience with two retrograde flaps for the treatment of cutaneous tissue loss of the foot. A lateral supramalleolar flap and a medial plantar flap pediculated distally were used, the first to cover the dorsal aspect and the second to cover the forefoot. Indications for local flaps are limited essentially because of the small size. In addition they cannot always be used for local trauma. Retrograde vascularization for the forefoot is an interesting alternative to more invasive salvage procedures involving distant flaps (cross-leg or flee flaps) requiring and uncomfortable position or microsurgery.
authors.affiliation: Service d'orthopédie traumatologie, C.H.U., Brest.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Le Nen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Poirier
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Escobar
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dubrana
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Pertes de substance cutanée du pied. Apport des lambeaux à contrario à propos de 4 observations.