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International Physiology 11(2):p 53-56, May-August 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ip.2347.1506.11223.3
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Multiple Techniques for Delay of Cross Leg Flap
Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Somala Prathuyusha, Barath Kumar Singh P
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International Physiology 11(2):p 53-56, May-August 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ip.2347.1506.11223.3
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Prathuyusha S, Chittoria RK, Singh PB. Multiple techniques for delay of cross leg flap. Int Physiol. 2023;11(2):53–6.Timeline
Received : November 15, 2022
Accepted : December 23, 2023
Published : January 30, 2023
Abstract
Pedicled cross-extremity flaps for lower limb wound coverage have been replaced by free tissue transfer in the last two decades. However, there are certain difficult situations where the free flap cannot be employed and alternative methods are needed. Delay is defined assurgical interruption of a portion of the blood supply in a preliminary stage prior to tissue transfer in the pedicled flap. We describe our experience with cross leg flap for the reconstruction of lower limb defect.
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Prathuyusha S, Chittoria RK, Singh PB. Multiple techniques for delay of cross leg flap. Int Physiol. 2023;11(2):53–6.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| November 15, 2022 | December 23, 2023 | January 30, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/ip.2347.1506.11223.3
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Scross Leg FlapLower Limb DefectPharmacological DelayMechanical DelaySurgical DelayPerforator LigationSearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | November 15, 2022 |
| Accepted | December 23, 2023 |
| Published | January 30, 2023 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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