How to get the most out of your gastrocnemius and soleus flaps

Summary:. Gastrocnemius and soleus flaps represent the workhorse local flaps to cover soft tissue defects of the proximal 1/3 and middle 1/3 of the leg, respectively. An important consideration before conducting a local flap is whether the flap can provide adequate coverage. The utility of the gastr...

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Main Authors: Paul E. Matuszewski, MD, Gary L. Ulrich, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2023-07-01
Series:OTA International
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000255