Two easy and simple modifications when using a distally based sural flap to reduce the risk of venous congestion.
Dragu
Adrian
A
Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany.
Bach
Alexander D
AD
Kneser
Ulrich
U
Horch
Raymund E
RE
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006085:Graft Survival / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006940:Hyperemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*