Bridge flap repair of the lower limb: A hybrid alternative to the keystone

Surgery of the lower limb to remove skin cancer often requires the use of skin grafting due to tightness of the surrounding tissues and poor dermal integrity. We present a retrospective case review of our experience with the bridge flap as an alternative for lower leg reconstruction. The techniques...

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Published in:	Australasian journal of dermatology Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 224 - 227
Main Authors:	Salmon, Paul JM, Gunson, Todd H, Ong, Suyin, Mortimer, Neil J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Australia Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-08-2019
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over bipedicled Female flap Humans keystone Lower Extremity - surgery lower limb Male Middle Aged reconstruction Retrospective Studies Skin cancer Skin Neoplasms - surgery Surgery Surgical Flaps skin cancer reconstruction flap bipedicled lower limb keystone
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Summary:	Surgery of the lower limb to remove skin cancer often requires the use of skin grafting due to tightness of the surrounding tissues and poor dermal integrity. We present a retrospective case review of our experience with the bridge flap as an alternative for lower leg reconstruction. The techniques of executing this hybrid flap are detailed.
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ISSN:	0004-8380 1440-0960
DOI:	10.1111/ajd.13071