Comparison of Reverse Sural Artery Fasciocutaneous Flap in Soft Tissue Reconstruction Between above Ankle and Below Ankle Defect

Background Fasciocutaneous reverse sural artery flap is a popular option to treat soft tissue defects in the distal leg, ankle, and foot region.
 Objective To compare results of reconstruction between above ankle below defect.
 Method It was retrospective study varied etiology for defect grouped as operated over period five years. Flap graft take-up, rate primary healing, margin necrosis, complications were assessed outcome variables.
 Result There total 37 patients, 17 cases 20 analyzed study. Road traffic accident most common cause mean size 40.70 cm2. The overall take-up 94.6%, partial necrosis 6 > 50% 2 cases. healing time (100%) vs 12 (60%), 0 8 (6 necrosis), 20.04 days 22.50 respectively groups. These differences statistically significant.
 Conclusion an excellent choice at leg around region with high success rate. Below showed higher longer time, less compared group.