Soft tissue coverage in the distal lower extremity remains a significant challenge. While free
flaps are often utilized for larger defects, local perforator‐based propeller flaps may be ideal …

Background Conventional pedicled flaps for soft tissue reconstruction of lower extremities
have shortcomings, including donor-site morbidity, restricted arc of rotation, and poor …

Background: This investigation compared the application of color Doppler ultrasound and
computed tomographic angiography in preoperative planning of lower extremity perforator …

Background: Local propeller flaps preserve the main vascular arteries of the lower extremity
and muscle function, avoiding the need for a microsurgical anastomosis and the benefit of …

BACKGROUND: This is one of the few studies in the literature to describe angio-computed
tomography (CT) as a planning tool in perforator flap surgery in the lower extremities …

Background: As experience with vascularized lymph node (VLN) transfer has grown, new
VLN sources have become apparent. Descriptive studies have elucidated variable lymph …

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has become a workhorse in reconstructive surgery of the
head and neck region and the extremities. However, its inconsistent vascular anatomy and …

Background: Historically, the lateral extensile approach for calcaneal fracture osteosynthesis
has had relatively high rates of wound healing problems. The vascular territory (angiosome) …

Objectives: To investigate if any injury to the three primary branches of the popliteal artery in
open tibia fractures lead to increased soft-tissue complications, particularly in the area of the …

Abstract Knowledge about perforators and angiosomes has inspired new and innovative
flap designs for reconstruction of defects throughout the body. The purpose of this article is …