Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects of Leg with Local Fasciocutaneous Flaps

Authors

  • Premsak Sakarinpanichakul Department of Surgery, Buriram Hospital

Keywords:

Leg reconstruction, local fasciocutaneous flap

Abstract

Background: Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the leg remains challenged. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the treatment of soft tissue defects of leg with local fasciocutaneous flaps.

Patients and Methods: Ten patients underwent the reconstruction of leg defects. Local fasciocutaneous flaps were performed to reconstruct leg defects in all patients at Buriram Hospital from July 2014 to March 2016.

Results: Seven of ten flaps survived completely without complication. Three patients (30%) had partial flap necrosis but could be resolved by debridement and split-thickness skin graft. The follow-up time ranged from 1-8 months. Flaps and skin graft on the donor site survived completely.

Conclusion: Using the local fasciocutaneous flaps to reconstruct leg and ankle defects are safe and reliable procedure with a high success rate, however partial flap necrosis remains an important complication.

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2017-06-29

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Sakarinpanichakul P. Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects of Leg with Local Fasciocutaneous Flaps. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2017 Jun. 29 [cited 2024 Apr. 26];38(2):45-52. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/219957

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Vol. 38 No. 2 (2017): April - June

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