Application of a posterior tibial artery perforator-based fasciocutaneous flap with a broad fascial pedicle in reconstruction of complex lower-leg wounds: a retrospective clinical study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Application of a posterior tibial artery perforator-based fasciocutaneous flap with a broad fascial pedicle in reconstruction of complex lower-leg wounds: a retrospective clinical study

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  • Mingju Gao

  • Zeming Lang

  • Haibo Li

  • Xinhui Du

  • June 24, 2026

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    The study evaluated outcomes of a posterior tibial artery perforator-based fasciocutaneous flap for complex lower-leg wounds.

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    Fifteen patients, with a mean age of 43.5 years, underwent flap reconstruction for post-traumatic and chronic post-surgical wounds.

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    All flaps survived completely with no complications such as hematoma, infection, or donor-site functional deficits.

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    At follow-up, sensory recovery was noted, with eight flaps achieving S3, five S2, and two S1 recovery levels.

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    The study suggests this flap technique is a viable option within the existing spectrum of posterior tibial artery perforator-based flaps.

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Application of a posterior tibial artery perforator-based fasciocutaneous flap with a broad fascial pedicle in reconstruction of complex lower-leg wounds: a retrospective clinical study

  • by Mingju Gao, Zeming Lang, Haibo Li, Xinhui Du

  • June 24, 2026

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