The lateral calcaneal artery adipofascial flap

Br J Plast Surg. 1996 Jan;49(1):52-7. doi: 10.1016/s0007-1226(96)90187-3.

Abstract

The lateral calcaneal artery adipofascial flap is a modification of the lateral calcaneal artery skin flap. It has been used successfully in five patients. In comparison to the skin flap, it has the advantages of more versatile clinical applications, better aesthetic result of the donor site and sural nerve preservation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ankle / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fascia / transplantation
  • Female
  • Heel / injuries*
  • Heel / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Ulcer / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*