Distally Based Sural Fasciocutaneous Flap in the Management of Foot, Ankle, and Lower Third of the Leg Soft Tissue Defects: A Retrospective Study in the National Burn Center and Plastic Surgery of Morocco

Abstract

Reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the lower extremities, especially in the regions of the foot, ankle, and lower third of the leg, presents significant challenges due to the complex vascular anatomy and limited tissue availability. The racket flap distally based sural fasciocutaneous flap has emerged as a valuable option for addressing these challenging defects. This retrospective study, conducted at the National Burn Center and Department of Plastic Surgery in Casablanca, Morocco, reports on the outcomes of 9 cases where this technique was utilized. We aim to share our experiences and assess the reliability and effectiveness of the distally based sural fasciocutaneous flap in the management of lower limb soft tissue defects.