title: V-Y advancement flaps in the reconstruction of skin defects of the Achilles tendon region: a report of two cases.
abstract: V-Y advancement pedicle flap including fascia has been used for reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the Achilles' tendon region. Flap dissection is relatively simple and quick without any free skin graft or division of perforators, and the surgery involves only one stage. Two cases are described, using three flaps to reconstruct Achilles tendon skin defect with quit fair.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.
authors.forename: Y W
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Tang
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps