Reverse Flow Sural Artery Flap for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmed Syed Kamran, Fung Boris Kwok Keung, Ip Wing Yuk, Fok Margaret, Chow Shew Ping
Primary Institution: Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
The reverse flow sural artery flap is an effective method for resurfacing soft tissue defects around the foot and ankle.
Conclusion
The reverse sural artery flap is reliable for covering soft tissue defects in the foot and ankle, with minimal complications.
Supporting Evidence
- All flaps survived without failure.
- Only one case experienced mild venous congestion, which resolved with elevation.
- Patients reported transient numbness that resolved within three months.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special flap from the leg to help heal wounds on the foot and ankle, and it works well for most patients.
Methodology
This was a descriptive case series conducted at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, from 1997 to 2003, involving ten patients who underwent the flap procedure.
Limitations
The study is limited by its small sample size and the lack of long-term follow-up data.
Participant Demographics
The participants included six females (60%) and four males (40%), with an average age of 59.8 years.
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