Free lateral supramalleolar flap transfer as a small, thin flap.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Lateral supramalleolar flaps were elevated as free flaps and transferred with microvascular anastomoses in 3 patients. The peroneal vessels were used for the vascular anastomosis. In all patients, the flaps survived completely. The free lateral supramalleolar flap is thinner than the peroneal flap and is as thin as the radial forearm flap. This flap is useful when thin, small flaps are required, and may be a valuable alternative to the radial forearm flap because it necessitates less donor site morbidity.
Medical subject headings
- Hand Injuries
- Lymphangioma
- Mouth Neoplasms
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Flaps
- Vascular Surgical Procedures