Reliability of distally based sural flap in elderly patients: comparison between elderly and young patients in a single center

Abstract Background Reconstructions the soft-tissue defects of the distal lower extremities in the elderly patients (≥ 60 years old) are full of challenges because of many comorbidities. The purpose of this study was to report the clinical application of the distally based sural flap in the elderly...

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Main Authors: Ping Peng, Zhonggen Dong, Jianwei Wei, Lihong Liu, Zhaobiao Luo, Shu Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01175-6