Anatomical basis for distal sartorius muscle flap for reconstructive surgery below the knee. Anatomical study and case report

The distal superficial femoral arterial

The distal superficial femoral arterial branch to the sartorius muscle as a recipient vessel for soft tissue defects around the knee: Anatomic study and clinical applications

✍ Fernando A. Herrera; Charles K. Lee; Mark W. Kiehn; Scott L. Hansen 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 277 KB

## Abstract Complex wounds surrounding the knee and proximal tibia pose a significant challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. Most of these defects can be managed using local or regional flaps alone. However, large defects with a wide zone of injury frequently require microvascular tissue transfe