Peroneal artery perforator flap for the treatment of chronic lower extremity wounds
Abstract Background Reconstruction of chronic lower extremity wounds remains challenging. These wounds are mainly associated with diabetes mellitus, infections, and osteomyelitis. Although several reconstructive techniques are available, the peroneal artery perforator flap has unique advantages. Met...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0675-z |