[Fibular artery perforator link-pattern flaps at lateral and posterior part of leg].

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the feasibility of fibular artery perforator link-pattern flaps at lateral and posterior part of legs.

METHODS

From January 2007 to March 2009, 12 cases of with feet and ankle wounds were treat with fibular artery perforator link-pattern flaps at lateral and posterior part of legs. The flap size ranged from 10 cm x 10 cm to 25 cm x 13 cm. The wounds at the donor sites were closed with skin grafts.

RESULTS

All the flaps survived completely. The patients were followed up for 1-12 months (median, 6 months). The color, texture and appearance of the flaps were good.

CONCLUSION

The link-pattern flap has reliable blood supply and a large area for repairing defects. The sural nerve is reserved, resulting minimal morbidity to donor site.