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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

28-04-2024 | Skin Graft | Original Article

Posterior perforator tibial artery flaps for soft tissue defects of limbs: a retrospective cohort study

Authors: Yiming Lu, Bin Wang, Tianliang Wang, Jiaxiang Gu, Hongjun Liu

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the clinical effect of posterior perforator tibial artery flaps on repairing soft tissue defects of limbs.

Methods

From June 2012 to June 2021, 14 cases of soft tissue defects of limbs were repaired with pedicled or free flaps of posterior perforator tibial artery. Among them, there were 9 cases of pedicled flaps and 5 cases of free flaps. The donor sites were closed directly or covered with skin grafting. The defects area varied from 3 × 5 cm to 7 × 16 cm. All cases were followed up for 1 year to 2 years.

Results

All flaps survived completely except 3 cases with distal end necrosis and the 3 cases healed after dressing change. There were not any other complications at both donor and recipient sites. Appearance of the recipient sites was close to the surrounding skin. All patients were satisfied with the results.

Conclusion

Posterior perforator tibial artery flaps have the advantages of relatively simple technique, few damage, few complications and satisfying appearance. It is a good choice for soft tissue defects of limbs.
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Metadata
Title
Posterior perforator tibial artery flaps for soft tissue defects of limbs: a retrospective cohort study
Authors
Yiming Lu
Bin Wang
Tianliang Wang
Jiaxiang Gu
Hongjun Liu
Publication date
28-04-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword
Skin Graft
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02536-5