Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects

It was a revolutionary enhancement for lower limb reconstruction when fasciocutaneous flaps were first described and used in clinical practice in 1981. Subsequently persistent studies were made to emphasize and confirm the rich vasculai net'"voik associated with deep iascia. Thereafter stu...

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Main Authors: Visweswar Bhattacharya, Rajesh Kumar Watts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2003-02-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778576
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description It was a revolutionary enhancement for lower limb reconstruction when fasciocutaneous flaps were first described and used in clinical practice in 1981. Subsequently persistent studies were made to emphasize and confirm the rich vasculai net'"voik associated with deep iascia. Thereafter studies were directed to identify the various types of perforators supplying the deep fascia and the overlying subcutaneous tissue and skin. Accordingly the scientists classified these flaps keeping in mind theii clinical applications. The authors of this articie have aiso performed extensive research on various aspects. This has led to better understanding about the finer details of vascularity. Based on this various modifications have been made for safe application of reconstruction for defects extending from knee to sole. To avoid complications the clinician should be able to select the proper procedure as regards the donor site and the possible preoperative and postoperative technical faults. A well-designed and meticulously executed flap usually has smooth recovery. Both Colour Doppler and Audio Doppler are useful tools in planning a safe flap. Now these flaps have proved to be standard technique without requiring a special set up extensive training.
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spelling doaj-art-2e02aba49dfc4409b14d25b29598efef2025-08-20T02:01:40ZengThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2003-02-01360103003510.1055/s-0043-1778576Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defectsVisweswar BhattacharyaRajesh Kumar WattsIt was a revolutionary enhancement for lower limb reconstruction when fasciocutaneous flaps were first described and used in clinical practice in 1981. Subsequently persistent studies were made to emphasize and confirm the rich vasculai net'"voik associated with deep iascia. Thereafter studies were directed to identify the various types of perforators supplying the deep fascia and the overlying subcutaneous tissue and skin. Accordingly the scientists classified these flaps keeping in mind theii clinical applications. The authors of this articie have aiso performed extensive research on various aspects. This has led to better understanding about the finer details of vascularity. Based on this various modifications have been made for safe application of reconstruction for defects extending from knee to sole. To avoid complications the clinician should be able to select the proper procedure as regards the donor site and the possible preoperative and postoperative technical faults. A well-designed and meticulously executed flap usually has smooth recovery. Both Colour Doppler and Audio Doppler are useful tools in planning a safe flap. Now these flaps have proved to be standard technique without requiring a special set up extensive training.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778576Fasciocutaneous flapsAntegrade flapsRetrograde flapsDefects of leg and footDoppler studiesPerforator based flaps
spellingShingle Visweswar Bhattacharya
Rajesh Kumar Watts
Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Fasciocutaneous flaps
Antegrade flaps
Retrograde flaps
Defects of leg and foot
Doppler studies
Perforator based flaps
title Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
title_full Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
title_fullStr Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
title_full_unstemmed Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
title_short Ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
title_sort ipsilateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg and foot defects
topic Fasciocutaneous flaps
Antegrade flaps
Retrograde flaps
Defects of leg and foot
Doppler studies
Perforator based flaps
url http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1778576
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