ANALYSIS OF THE REVERSE SURAL ARTERY FLAP AS AN OPTION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF DEFECT OF LEG AND FOOT

K. Sathish Kumar; R. Saravanan; R. Ashik Ahamed

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

ANALYSIS OF THE REVERSE SURAL ARTERY FLAP AS AN OPTION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF DEFECT OF LEG AND FOOT

K. Sathish Kumar, R. Saravanan, R. Ashik Ahamed

Abstract :

Objective: To present our experience in soft tissue coverage using reverse sural flap for lower third leg, ankle region, heel pad and dorsum of foot and analysis of the cases in respect to result. Methods: This study was conducted at a tertiary care plastic surgery department between January 2017 and December 2018. 34 patients who underwent reverse sural artery or extended reverse sural artery flap for reconstruction of defects of leg and foot were included. The results were analyzed based on Survival of flap, Complication, Hospital stay and Time of total healing. Results: In the 34 patients, complications were observed in 5 patients. Conclusion: This flap is a robust flap for coverage of soft tissue defect in Anteromedial aspect of lower 3rd leg, Hind foot Dorsum, and Non–weight beå aspect Heel when executed meticulously