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Use of a posterior calf fasciocutaueous flap with distal pedicle to reconstruct a huge ankle defect

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A distally based posterior calf fasciocutaneous flap was successfully used to reconstruct a major ankle defect with exposed bones and joints. The flap, which reaches easily this region, can also be used as a free flap for coverage of heel and ankle when the forefoot is not involved in the injury.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, C. H. R. U., 5 Avenue Foch, F-29200, Brest, France

    D. le Nen, O. Riot, J. F. le Noach, P. Caro & C. Lefèvre

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le Nen, D., Riot, O., le Noach, J.F. et al. Use of a posterior calf fasciocutaueous flap with distal pedicle to reconstruct a huge ankle defect. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 111, 291–292 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00571529

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