The suprafascial course of lower leg perforators: An anatomical study.

CONCLUSIONS: Our study is the first description in the literature of suprafascial converging perforators, which might constitute an obstacle to planned reconstruction procedures. Despite the accuracy of preoperative evaluations, anatomical variations were present. Knowledge of suprafascial perforator variations may help surgeons to choose the correct perforator upon which to base a planned flap.
PMID: 32203994 [PubMed]

Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery - March 25, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Arch Plast Surg Source Type: research