Abstract:Background: Soft tissue defect management around the lower-third of the leg, ankle and dorsal feet with exposed tendons, bones and orthopaedic implants is a challenge faced by a majority of surgeons. A locally available, versatile, durable flap is the preferred option for coverage of such defects, in the absence of micro vascular surgery facility.Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Department of General Surgery, Kodagu Institute of medical sciences from March 2018 to May 2019, on 10 consecutive pa… Show more
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