Versatility of the Reversed Superficial Peroneal Neurocutaneous Island Flap in the Coverage of Ankle and Foot

摘要

Background: In the last decades, the skin island flap supplied by the vascular axis of sensitive superficial nerves, like the sural and saphenous nerves, has emerged as one of the most ideal reconstructive options for soft tissue coverage of lower limbs. The nutrient vessels of reversed superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flap have been well described; however, it is still not commonly clinically applied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of reversed superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flap for coverage of ankle and foot.