A simple method for pedicle protection in flap surgery for posterior heel defects
A simple method is being described to avoid pressure over the pedicle of the flaps that are being used to cover the posterior aspect of the heel, using two 5/8 Ilizarov rings. This adjuvant procedure in the difficult area of reconstructive surgery ensures safer early postoperative care and better pa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2003;volume=36;issue=2;spage=104;epage=105;aulast=Kamath |
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| Summary: | A simple method is being described to avoid pressure over the pedicle of the flaps that are being used to cover the posterior aspect of the heel, using two 5/8 Ilizarov rings. This adjuvant procedure in the difficult area of reconstructive surgery ensures safer early postoperative care and better patient comfort. |
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| ISSN: | 0970-0358 |