Abstract

TEO, T. C.. Perforator local flaps in lower limb reconstruction. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2006, vol.32, n.4, pp.287-292. ISSN 1989-2055.

Technical innovations in the approach to flap design and dissection and recent advances in unders tanding of the arterial basis of flap perfusion have led to more refined reconstruction in all areas of the body. The concept of perforator vessel based flap has evol ved from this improved knowledge. Lower limb reconstruction has certainly benefited from this development of perforator flaps, both pedi cled and free. The distally based island fasciocutane ous flap, based on a single perforator, has allowed defects on the often awkward distal third of the lower limb to be covered reliably, with a quicker procedure and the simplest of instrtuments. We describe the anatomy, design, technique, appli cations and advantages of perforator local flaps in lower limb reconstruction.

Keywords : Perforator local flaps; Propeller flaps; Lower limb reconstruction.

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