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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2004; 37(01): 40-43
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1699030
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Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

De-epithelialised fasciocutaneous turnover flap: An alternative for defects in lower thigh and knee joint

R. K. Sharma
Department of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, India
,
Vipul Nanda
Department of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, India
,
Surinder Makkar
Department of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, India
,
Atul Parasher
Department of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, India
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15 January 2020 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We describe the use of proximally based de-epithelialised fasciocutaneous flap for coverage of defects in the lower thigh and knee joint. These flaps are based on a number of perforators around the knee joint and can be based either posteriorly, posteromedially or posterolaterally depending upon the location of the defect. The whole of the flap including the bridge segment is de-epithelialised and turned over by 180 degrees and a split thickness graft is placed over the flap and the donor site. The flaps can be raised quickly, have minimum morbidity and are reliable even in the presence of extensive injuries. These flaps have remained stable and trouble free during a follow up period of 2-4 years.

KEY WORDS

de-epithelialised - turnover flap - lower thigh - knee joint
 

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