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We report a case in which a distally based fascial turnover flap supplied by the perforators of the posterior tibial and peroneal arteries was used to resurface a sizeable skin defect overlying the Tndo-Achilles. The flap can be raised easily with minimal donor site morbidity and provides a good gliding surface for the underlying tendon without adding unnecessary bulk.
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Fong, E.P., Papini, R.P.G., McKiernan, M.V. et al. Reconstruction of an Achilles tendon skin defect using a local fascial flap. Eur J Plast Surg 20, 266–269 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01159493
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