Thoracodorsal flap in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Abstract
Three patients underwent calcaneus bone resection and reconstruction of the defect with toracodorsal flap. Three patients underwent calcaneus bone resection with replacement of the defect with thoracodorsal flap. age of patients was 11 years, 20 years and 50 years. complications of surgical treatment were not observed. all patients 3 months after surgery can move without additional support. Thoracodorsal flap is the method of choice for reconstruction of extensive defects of the calcaneus.
About the Authors
V. A. SobolevskyRussian Federation
Moscow
R. B. Azimova
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Review
For citations:
Sobolevsky V.A., Azimova R.B. Thoracodorsal flap in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Bone and soft tissue sarcomas, tumors of the skin. 2014;(3-4):12-19. (In Russ.)