Management of Choronic Plantar Ulcers in Leprosy by Flap Surgery

Management of Choronic Plantar Ulcers in Leprosy by Flap Surgery

Thirty three cases of chronic plantar ulcers due to leprosy were treated by flap surgery and the result analysed. It was observed that local skin flap were suitable for small defects especially in the forefoot. Muscle flaps were most suitable for ulcers of heel. The best procedure currently availabl...

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Main Authors: B.K. Rath, B.K. Das, J.M. Das, P.P. Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 1990-04-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
Leprosy
Plantar ulcer
Flap surgery
Split skin graft
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1775540
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