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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 1993; 26(01): 034-037
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775952
Review Article

Island Dorsalis Pedis Flap

Dr. B.K. Sharma
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Dr. P.K. Verma
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Abstract

The Island Dorsalis pedis Flap is used for reconstruction of defects near the lower end of tibia and area adjacent to ankle joint. The flap is dissected as an island which aid greatly in increasing its arc of rotation and in improving its manouverability. The results are satisfactory functionally with acceptable donar site morbidity.

Key Word

Full thickness defects - one stage


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