Reverse flow digital artery pedicle flap for closure of diabetic forefoot ulceration

Crystal L. Ramanujam; Thomas Zgonis

doi:10.3402/dfa.v1i0.5201

Reverse flow digital artery pedicle flap for closure of diabetic forefoot ulceration

Crystal L. Ramanujam, Thomas Zgonis

Orthopaedics

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Abstract

Digital artery pedicle flap is a useful surgical technique for coverage of plantar foot defects. For diabetic forefoot ulcers that are subject to recurrence despite consistent care, this flap can provide long-term durable closure. The authors provide a case report and overview of this innovative reconstructive procedure.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Diabetic Foot and Ankle
Volume	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3402/dfa.v1i0.5201
State	Published - 2010

Keywords

Amputation
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ulceration
Digital artery flap
Forefoot flaps

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Internal Medicine
Podiatry

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Reverse flow digital artery pedicle flap for closure of diabetic forefoot ulceration

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