ISSN:
1435-0130
Keywords:
Bone graft
;
Vascularized bone graft
;
Reconstruction of tibia
;
Pedicled vascularized fibula graft
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Free vascularized fibula grafts have been used to reconstruct long tibial bone defects since Taylor's report in 1975. A pedicled vascularized fibula graft is also useful for small bone defects or pseudoarthrosis because of its excellent vascularity. The pedicled vascularized fibula transfer does not need the microvascular anastomosis and can be performed in much less time. It can be distally or proximally pedicled, depending on the site of the bone defect. A proximally or distally pedicled vascularized fibula with or without a monitoring flap was transferred in five cases of small bone defects and pseudoarthrosis of the tibia. In all 5 cases, the postoperative course was uneventful and good bony union was obtained.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00216899
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