The use of a combined bipedicled axial perforator based fasciocutaneous flap for the treatment of a traumatic diabetic foot wound: a case report

Ioannis A. Ignatiadis, Georgios D. Georgakopoulos, Vassiliki A. Tsiampa, Ileana R. Matei, Alexandru V. Georgescu, Vasilios D. Polyzois

Abstract


The axial and perforator vascularised fasciocutaneous flaps are reliable and effective treatment methods for covering lower limb post-traumatic, septic, Charcot, and diabetic foot wounds. The authors describe the unique utilisation of a hybrid flap as an axial-perforator flap combination for the treatment of a traumatic diabetic foot wound.

Keywords: diabetic foot; trauma; calcaneus; fasciocutaneous flap; plastic surgery

(Published: 7 February 2011)

Citation: Diabetic Foot & Ankle 2011, 2: 5749 - DOI: 10.3402/dfa.v2i0.5749

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