The use of the V-Y fasciocutaneous island advancement flap in reconstructing postsurgical defects of the leg

BACKGROUND. Soft tissue cover in the lower limb is difficult due to limited tissue mobility, OBJECTIVE. To present the V-Y fasciocutaneous island advance ment nap as an alternative for reconstructing postsurgical defects of the leg. METHODS. Eleven patients with defects on the leg following tumor excision w ere reconstructed using the V-Y fasciocutaneous island advancement flap. RESULTS. There were no major complications, except for one partial distal f lap necrosis in a patient who was a smoker. CONCLUSION. The V-Y fasciocutaneous island advancement flap is a viable alt ernative for reconstructing surgical defects of the leg.