| Content Provider | Springer Nature : BioMed Central |
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| Author | Ahmed, Syed Kamran Fung, Boris Kwok Keung Ip, Wing Yuk Fok, Margaret Chow, Shew Ping |
| Abstract | Background Reverse flow sural neurocutaneous flap has been utilized more frequently during the past decade to cover vital structures around the foot and ankle area. The potential advantages are the relatively constant blood supply, ease of elevation and preservation of major vascular trunks in the leg. The potential disadvantages remain venous congestion, donor site morbidity and lack of sensation. Methods This descriptive case series was conducted at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, from 1997 to 2003. Ten patients having undergone reverse flow sural neurocutaneous flap were identified through medical records. There were six females (60%) and four males (40%), with an average age of 59.8 years. The defects occurred as a result of trauma in five patients (50%), diabetic ulcers in four (40%) and decubitus ulcer in one (10%) paraplegic patient. The defect site included non weight bearing heel in four (40%), tendo Achilles in two (20%), distal tibia in two (20%), lateral malleolus in one (10%) and medial aspect of the midfoot in one patient (10%). The maximum flap size harvested was 14 × 6 cm. Preoperative doppler evaluation was performed in all patients to identify perforators and modified plaster of paris boot was used in the post operative period. A detailed questionnaire was developed addressing variables of interest. Results There was no flap failure. Venous congestion was encountered in one case. The donor site was relatively unsightly but acceptable to all patients. The loss of sensation in the sural nerve distribution was transient in all patients. Conclusion Reverse sural artery flap remains to be the workhorse flap to resurface the soft tissue defects of the foot and ankle. Anastomosis of the sural nerve to the digital plantar nerve can potentially solve the issue of lack of sensation in the flap especially when used for weight bearing heel. |
| Related Links | https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/1749-799X-3-15.pdf |
| Ending Page | 6 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| File Format | HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1186/1749-799X-3-15 |
| Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Publisher Date | 2008-04-18 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Orthopedics Surgical Orthopedics Sural Nerve Donor Site Morbidity Venous Congestion Lateral Malleolus Soft Tissue Defect |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Surgery Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
| Journal Impact Factor | 2.8/2023 |
| 5-Year Journal Impact Factor | 3/2023 |
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