Background Goals of lower extremity microvascular reconstruction (LEMR) include the
restoration of function, prevention of infection, and optimal cosmesis. Indications for LEMR …

In the last years, propeller flaps have become an appealing option for coverage of a large
range of defects. Besides having a more reliable vascular pedicle than traditional flap …

Background: Microsurgical lower extremity reconstruction remains a challenge. The use of
perforator flaps in lower extremity reconstruction is expanding. The authors present an …

Background: Free and pedicled flaps are both valuable surgical strategies for lower limb
reconstruction. Evidence that compares both techniques is scarce. Our aim is to synthetise …

Background Microsurgical free tissue transfers are a mainstay of lower extremity
reconstruction. Despite being a reliable source of soft tissue, complications do arise. Venous …

In diabetic foot patients, wound coverage options are quite limited due to vascular
abnormalities. However, even though significant atherosclerotic changes are found in major …

Objective: Peroneus brevis is a muscle in the leg which is expendable without much
functional deficit. The objective of this study was to find out its usefulness in coverage of the …

Background The defects over the leg, foot and ankle are best covered with a thin pliable flap.
The use of muscle flap for the reconstruction of these defects leaves a grafted, aesthetically …

Dr Hamikchandra Patel* Dr Sandeep Rao INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH ABSTRACT KEYWORDS Page 1 ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER MODULATION …

Objective This study presents the results of 25 consecutive patients and evaluates the
success of reverse sural fasciocuteneous flap (RSFF) on coverage of the foot and ankle …