The Distally Based Sural Flap for the Reconstruction of Ankle and Foot Defects in Pediatric Patients

摘要

Background Skin and soft tissue defects at the level of the ankle and the heel remain a great challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. There were just a few reports on the use of distal-based sural flap in pediatric patients. The purpose of this study was to introduce our experience in the treatment of skin and soft tissue defects of the pediatric feet by using this distally based sural neurocutaneous flap together with some technical modifications for a large-sized defect.