Fasciocutaneous blood supply in below-knee amputation.
Skin cover after below-knee amputation has been extensively discussed. We describe the flaps which are commonly used and discuss their vascular basis in the context of the current knowledge of the fasciocutaneous system. An understanding of this vascular system will enable surgeons to plan and shape flaps for surgical exposure and coverage.
Humzah
M D
MD
St. John's Hospital at Howden, Livingston, Scotland, UK.
Gilbert
P M
PM
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000098:blood supply*; D005205:Fascia / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000379:methods