The extended V-Y flap for coverage of a mid-plantar defect

Eroglu L., Guneren E., Keskin M., Uysal O., Tomak Y.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.53, no.8, pp.708-710, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1054/bjps.2000.3438
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.708-710
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A mid-plantar ulcer was successfully reconstructed with an extended V-Y flap incorporating part of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle to achieve more volume and increase the safety of the flap. This flap can be used as a reliable alternative to other techniques to repair a moderately sized defect of the plantar midfoot. (C) 2000 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons.