Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4121913 | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThe anatomy of the intermuscular septum (IMS) of the lower leg has been studied in 10 legs of 10 cadavers. The IMS was well developed in the distal half of the lower leg and its vascular supply from the posterior tibial artery was frequently seen at 60 mm proximal from the tip of the medial malleolus. We advocate that these anatomical features contribute to clinical applications of the IMS flap. It may be useful for reconstruction of the lower leg and heel as safer options with less morbidity.
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Authors
Koji Tanaka, Hajime Matsumura, Takayoshi Miyaki, Katsueki Watanabe,