Islanded gastrocnemius musculocutaneous flap for coverage of large wound in the leg and knee

INTRODUCTION: Gastrocnemius muscle flap can only cover small wound in the proximal tibia. The flap size can be increase by including the skin overlying the muscle. The area of coverage and the reach of the flap will increase The main problem with this flap (gastrocnemius musculocutaneous flap)...

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Main Authors: Mohd Yusof, Nazri, Ahmad Alwi, Akmal Azim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) 2018
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/63984/
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