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The gastrocnemius muscle flap used as cover for exposed upper tibia
Other Title(s)
استخدام سدلة عضلة الساق لتغطية الجزء المكشوف من القسم العلوي لعظم الساق
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Source
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.60-68, 9 p.
Publisher
University of Duhok College of Medicine
Publication Date
2010-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objectives Management of exposed tibia as a result of any injury is challenging condition.
The difficulties come from poor vascularity of the area with high incidence of infection rate especially in delayed management waiting for the granulation tissue.
However the versatility of the gastrocnemius muscle flap for reconstruction of defects in the knee region from upper one-third of the calf to lower third of the thigh is well known.
The objective of the study is to evaluate the results of the gastrocnemius muscle flap used as cover for exposed upper tibia and it is complications.
Methods Among 20 cases in between 2004-2009 with different type of injuries to the lower limb, the gastrocnemius muscle flap used to cover exposed tibia.
Results All flaps survived, however minor complications such as wound dehiscence, cellulitis, or hematoma, were encountered in 6 cases (30%).
Conclusion The study reports the safe and successful and of exposed upper one – third tibia and shows advantage of gastrocnemius muscle flap as early covering of the exposed upper tibia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Qadir, Ari R.& Saib, Shaxawan. 2010. The gastrocnemius muscle flap used as cover for exposed upper tibia. Duhok Medical Journal،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.60-68.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-722822
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Qadir, Ari R.& Saib, Shaxawan. The gastrocnemius muscle flap used as cover for exposed upper tibia. Duhok Medical Journal Vol. 4, no. 2 (2010), pp.60-68.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-722822
American Medical Association (AMA)
Qadir, Ari R.& Saib, Shaxawan. The gastrocnemius muscle flap used as cover for exposed upper tibia. Duhok Medical Journal. 2010. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.60-68.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-722822
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 65-66
Record ID
BIM-722822