ISSN 0975-3583
 

Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    OPTIMISING THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES OF REVERSE SURAL ARTERY FLAP FOR LOWER EXTREMITY AND FOOT RECONSTRUCTION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS


    Dr. SIDDHARTH M,. DR. SARAVANAN R ,. DR. NATRAMIZH K ,. PROF. SARAVANAN K
    JCDR. 2023: 528-534

    Abstract

    Soft tissue defects of the distal lower extremity and foot present major challenges in reconstruction. In elderly patients with co morbidities ,the reverse sural artery flap is a versatile tool in reconstruction of lower extremity and foot defect as they are poor candidates of free microsurgical flap. This study was conducted to assess the versatility of the flap to cover defects in varying sites of the distal leg and foot and also its efficacy to serve as an alternative option for free microsurgical flap in the elderly patients (>60yrs).

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    Volume 14 Issue 10

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