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ArticleZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery2021

[Application of lateral circumflex femoral artery chimeric flap to repair complex wounds of foot and ankle].

Wenhu Jin, Ziyang Zhang, Xiangkui Wu, Hui Quan, Jianping Qi, Zairong Wei

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  1. [Application of three-dimensional reconstruction technology in preoperative planning of anterolateral thigh flap transplantation].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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Wenhu JinDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P.R.China.
Ziyang ZhangDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P.R.China.
Xiangkui WuDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P.R.China.
Hui QuanDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P.R.China.
Jianping QiDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P.R.China.
Zairong WeiDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi Guizhou, 563000, P.R.China.
Zunyi Medical University · CN

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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of lateral circumflex femoral artery chimeric flap transplantation in repair of complex wounds of foot and ankle.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 20 patients with complex wounds of foot and ankle treated with lateral circumflex femoral artery chimeric flap between June 2017 and June 2020. There were 14 males and 6 females with an average age of 42.8 years (range, 21-65 years). Among them, 8 cases had dorsalis pedis tendon defect with or without bone exposure, 4 cases had partial or total Achilles tendon defect without bone exposure, and 8 cases had deep cavity and bone exposure. The wound area ranged from 10 cm×6 cm to 21 cm×11 cm. The time from injury to operation ranged from 6 to 22 days, with an average of 9.4 days. The lateral femoral circumflex artery flap was used in 6 cases with fascia lata flap, 6 cases with rectus femoris aponeurosis flap, and 8 cases with lateral femoral muscle flap. The flap area ranged from 12.0 cm×6.5 cm to 35.0 cm×7.5 cm. All flap donor sites were sutured directly. The survival, appearance, texture, sensation of the flap, and complications of the donor site were observed. The foot and ankle function was evaluated by Kofoed score.

resultsAll patients were followed up 8-24 months (mean, 14.2 months). On the 3rd day after operation, 1 case had partial necrosis of 1 flap with fascia lata flap and healed after dressing change; 1 case of chimeric muscle flap developed venous crisis at 12 hours after operation; the chimeric flaps survived successfully in the other 18 patients and the wounds were primary healing. The color and texture of the flaps were good, the flaps recovered protective sensation. Only linear scar remained in the donor site of thigh. There was no sensory disturbance around the incision or walking disturbance. The Kofoed score of the foot and ankle function at last follow-up was 75-96, with an average of 89.8. Among them, 15 cases were excellent, 4 cases were good, and 1 case was qualified. The excellent and good rate was 95.0%.

conclusionThe application of lateral circumflex femoral artery chimeric flap can accurately and stereoscopically repair the complex wounds of foot and ankle and achieve satisfactory effectiveness.

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Perforator FlapPlastic Surgery ProceduresSoft Tissue InjuriesAdultAnkleFemaleFemoral ArteryHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesSkin TransplantationThighTreatment Outcomechimeric flapfoot and anklefree flapLateral circumflex femoral arterywound repair

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