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Reverse flow digital artery pedicle flap for closure of diabetic forefoot ulceration

Digital artery pedicle flap is a useful surgical technique for coverage of plantar foot defects. For diabetic forefoot ulcers that are subject to recurrence despite consistent care, this flap can provide long-term durable closure. The authors provide a case report and overview of this innovative rec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ramanujam, Crystal L., Zgonis, Thomas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Co-Action Publishing 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284276/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22396807
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/dfa.v1i0.5201
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Sumario:Digital artery pedicle flap is a useful surgical technique for coverage of plantar foot defects. For diabetic forefoot ulcers that are subject to recurrence despite consistent care, this flap can provide long-term durable closure. The authors provide a case report and overview of this innovative reconstructive procedure.