Free tissue transfer for trophic ulcer complicating leprosy

Abstract: Plantar ulceration is the commonest disability in leprosy and occurs in about 10 to 20% of leprosy patients. Various loco-regional flaps have been described for reconstruction of trophic ulcers; however, very large defects are not amenable to local flaps and free flaps form one of the important treatment options. We present a case of a post Hansen's trophic ulcer over the forefoot managed using a radial artery forearm free flap. Debridement of the osteomyelitic bone, removal of the bony prominences, coverage by a well-vascularised tissue, end-to-side arterial anastomosis, use of anterior tibial as the recipient vessel and good postoperative compliance in foot care on the part of the patient gave us good results.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Free tissue transfer for trophic ulcer complicating leprosy ; volume:42 ; number:01 ; year:2009 ; pages:115-117 ; Indian journal of plastic surgery ; 42, Heft 01 (2009), 115-117

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Bhatt, Yogesh C. ; Panse, Nikhil S. ; Vyas, Kinnari A. ; Patel, Gunjan A.

Further information

• DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.53022
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2501301242000.412640580843
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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