Distally-based vastus lateralis muscle flap: A salvage alternative to address complex soft tissue defects around the knee

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