title: [Application of V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus for small skin defect at achilles tendon region].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the therapeutic effect of V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus for small skin defect at achilles tendon region.
  
  
  METHODS
  From Mar. 2011 to Sep. 2012, 7 cases with small skin defect at achilles tendon region were treated by V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus. The flaps was 6.0 cm x 3.0 cm-9.0 cm x 4.5 cm in size. The defects at the donor sites were closed directly.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All flaps survived completely. 7 cases were followed up for 6-8 months after operation. The flaps had good texture and color match. The function of ankle was normal. All patients were satisfied with postoperative function and shape.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is an ideal reconstruction method for skin defect at achilles tendon region with V-Y advanced flap pedicled with posterior perforator from medial malleolus. It is easily performed with low risk and short recovery time.
authors.forename: Xiao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Mingyu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Xue
authors.forename: Yongjun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Rui
authors.forename: Yajun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Qiang
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult