The unstable posterior heel scar: Reconstruction using the reverse sural artery adipofascial flap.
The successful use of the reverse sural artery "adipofascial flap" in the management of unstable posterior heel scars is described in 3 patients. The technique of flap harvesting is described, and its advantages are discussed when compared with the reverse sural artery "fasciocutaneous" flap and other techniques of flap reconstruction.
Al Qattan
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King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000601:surgery; D006365:Heel / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D012086:Reoperation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*