Background: Currently, increased interest in the perforator-pedicled propeller flap should not
obscure the fact that it is, in reality, a complex procedure requiring experience and …

Introduction Currently, increasingly reconstructive surgeon consider the failure rates of
perforator propeller flaps especially in the distal third of the lower leg are too important and …

Background: Over the past few years, the use of propeller flaps, which base their blood
supply on subcutaneous tissue or isolated perforators, has become increasingly popular …

Even a small defect in the lower leg and foot with exposure of bones or tendons can result in
an intractable wound, which may require a microsurgical tissue transfer. With the concept of …

Soft tissue coverage in the distal lower extremity remains a significant challenge. While free
flaps are often utilized for larger defects, local perforator‐based propeller flaps may be ideal …

Simple or complex defects in the lower leg, and especially in its distal third, continue to be a
challenging task for reconstructive surgeons. A variety of flaps were used in the attempt to …

Arteries are under significant mechanical loads from blood pressure, flow, tissue tethering,
and body movement. It is critical that arteries remain patent and stable under these loads …

Background: The dorsal metacarpal artery perforator flap is a versatile solution for
resurfacing soft-tissue defects of fingers. The authors present their experience in applying …

In the last years, propeller flaps have become an appealing option for coverage of a large
range of defects. Besides having a more reliable vascular pedicle than traditional flap …

PURPOSE: A propeller flap is an island flap that moves from one orientation to another by
rotating around its vascular axis. The vascular axis is stationary, and flap movement is …