Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects

The cross leg fasciocutaneous flaps are less frequently indicated for distal leg and foot defects due to the availability of other alternative options. However they still remain one of the more realistic options for the surgeon in situations like unsuccessful attempt of free flaps, non-availability...

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Main Authors: Bhattacharya V, Reddy Ganji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2005-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2005;volume=38;issue=1;spage=18;epage=21;aulast=Bhattacharya
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description The cross leg fasciocutaneous flaps are less frequently indicated for distal leg and foot defects due to the availability of other alternative options. However they still remain one of the more realistic options for the surgeon in situations like unsuccessful attempt of free flaps, non-availability of ipsilateral proximal calf tissue, damaged distal perforators following trauma, burns, radiation etc., and inadequate reach beyond mid sole. In the present article we share our experience emphasizing the significance and use, with redefined indications and surgical technique of cross leg retrograde fasciocutaneous flaps for various distal leg and foot defects. We are of the opinion that these flaps are still useful as they continue to prove to be the flap of choice in demanding situations.
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spelling doaj-art-b889dbd2d44d495bbb6d4af6618a12782025-08-20T02:02:43ZengThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03582005-01-013811821Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defectsBhattacharya VReddy GanjiThe cross leg fasciocutaneous flaps are less frequently indicated for distal leg and foot defects due to the availability of other alternative options. However they still remain one of the more realistic options for the surgeon in situations like unsuccessful attempt of free flaps, non-availability of ipsilateral proximal calf tissue, damaged distal perforators following trauma, burns, radiation etc., and inadequate reach beyond mid sole. In the present article we share our experience emphasizing the significance and use, with redefined indications and surgical technique of cross leg retrograde fasciocutaneous flaps for various distal leg and foot defects. We are of the opinion that these flaps are still useful as they continue to prove to be the flap of choice in demanding situations.http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2005;volume=38;issue=1;spage=18;epage=21;aulast=BhattacharyaPerforator flapsCross leg flapsRetrograde flaps
spellingShingle Bhattacharya V
Reddy Ganji
Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Perforator flaps
Cross leg flaps
Retrograde flaps
title Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
title_full Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
title_fullStr Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
title_full_unstemmed Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
title_short Distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
title_sort distal perforator based cross leg flaps for leg and foot defects
topic Perforator flaps
Cross leg flaps
Retrograde flaps
url http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2005;volume=38;issue=1;spage=18;epage=21;aulast=Bhattacharya
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