2005
DOI: 10.1002/micr.20072
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Supercharged reverse-flow sural flap: A new modification increasing the reliability of the flap

Abstract: The management of soft-tissue defects in the lower third of the leg and foot presents a considerable problem because of composite tissue defects, inadequate and tight local tissue for reconstruction, and poor circulation. Although the reverse sural flap is frequently preferred and is fairly reliable, some complications arising from the circulation may be encountered in large flaps or in diabetic patients. In the present study, we developed a new modification by supercharging the sural flap to reduce venous con… Show more

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“…Other authors do not tunnel the flap under the skin due to fear of compression of the fatty pedicle against the skin especially in the postoperative phase when more swelling develops [13]. Other modifications to increase size include delaying [14][15][16] a wider than usual pedicle [17], supercharging [18], and harvesting a midline cuff of the gastrocnemius muscle with the flap [19]. Techniques without proximal extension of the flap such modifications included exteriorizing the pedicle [20], mobilizing the peroneal perforator in the intermuscular septum [6], and cross-leg sural flap [21].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other authors do not tunnel the flap under the skin due to fear of compression of the fatty pedicle against the skin especially in the postoperative phase when more swelling develops [13]. Other modifications to increase size include delaying [14][15][16] a wider than usual pedicle [17], supercharging [18], and harvesting a midline cuff of the gastrocnemius muscle with the flap [19]. Techniques without proximal extension of the flap such modifications included exteriorizing the pedicle [20], mobilizing the peroneal perforator in the intermuscular septum [6], and cross-leg sural flap [21].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…79 Briefly, this technique is performed by anastomosing the proximal end of the lesser saphenous vein to any vein in the area of the recipient defect site. By draining the proximal lesser saphenous vein stump, this technique allows the flap to drain in a physiologic direction.…”
Section: The Supercharged Sural Flapmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Venous anastomosis between the proximal end of the sural flap vein and a subcutaneous vein found locally in the region of the former defect as a simple modification to minimize complications is also suggested by Dragu et al and others. 25,26 Loonen et al evaluated the anatomical basis for the venous outflow of the sural flap, and they recommended a 3.5 cm wide pedicle located on both sides of the saphenous vein for a safe venous drainage to include the concomitant veins. 27 Baumeister et al 12 believed that the sural artery flap was susceptible to failure if any pressure was put on the pedicle, and a skin tail overlying the pedicle seemed to increase safety and offer less pressure on the pedicle.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%