Zeitschrift für Trauma und Behandlung

Reconstruction of the Foot and Leg Defects by Reverse Sural Flap

Abstract

Sabri EM, Omar L, Mouad B and Berrada MS

For centuries, amputation remained the only mean of dealing with
the massively traumatized or infected lower extremity [1]. The major
problem in soft-tissue reconstruction of the lower third of leg, heel, and
ankle region is the poor vascularity and limited mobility of the skin [2].
Plastic surgeons are called upon to address the wounds that result from
trauma, infection and excision of malignancy. The first task is to convert
the existing wound into a healing wound by surgical methods as well
as application of modern wound-healing techniques. Most wounds
can then be closed using simple measures, such as delayed primary
closure, skin grafts, and local flaps.