The extended V-Y flap for coverage of a mid-plantar defect

Authors
Eroglu, L Guneren, E Keskin, M Uysal, OA Tomak, Y
Citation
L. Eroglu et al., The extended V-Y flap for coverage of a mid-plantar defect, BR J PL SUR, 53(8), 2000, pp. 708-710
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00071226 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
708 - 710
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1226(200012)53:8<708:TEVFFC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
A mid-plantar ulcer was successfully reconstructed with an extended V-Y fla p incorporating part of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle to achieve more volume and increase the safety of the flap. This flap can be used as a reli able alternative to other techniques to repair a moderately sized defect of the plantar midfoot. (C) 2000 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons.