Moazzam N Tarar, Farrukh Mahmood, Ahsan Riaz, Falak Sher Malik, Kamran Khalid, Younas Mehrose, Salman A Khan, Ataul Haq.
Medial perforator flap for coverage of defects around the ankle.
Ann King Edward Med Uni Jan ;13(1):17-20.

Background: Wounds around the ankle with exposed bones, tendons and nerves are very common in our practice and their reconstruction remains a challenge for the plastic surgeons. They often lead to infection and mal-union if early vascularized cover is not provided. Objective: To evaluate efficacy of medial perforator flap for reconstruction of this difficult area. Methods: A total number of 40 patients with injuries around the ankle were studied between December 2004 to December 2006 and all of them underwent reconstruction with medial perforator flaps. Conclusion: The Medial perforator flap is a quick, versatile, reliable reconstructive option and has minimal donor site morbidity.

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