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  • Title: Reconstruction of the upper leg and knee with a reversed flow saphenous island flap based on the medial inferior genicular artery.
    Author: Tsai CC, Lin SD, Lai CS, Chou CK, Lin TM.
    Journal: Ann Plast Surg; 1995 Nov; 35(5):480-4. PubMed ID: 8579265.
    Abstract:
    Soft-tissue defects around the knees and below-the-knee amputation stumps are difficult to reconstruct. We present an option for reconstruction of these defects. Reversed flow saphenous island flaps, based on the medial inferior genicular artery, were successfully transferred in 6 patients. All wounds healed well postoperatively. The donor defect can be closed directly when the width is less than 7 cm. This is a thin and reliable fasciocutaneous flap that is useful in covering defects around the knee joint, popliteal fossa, upper half of the leg, and below-the-knee amputation stump.
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