Evaluation of feasibility of medial plantar artery flap with computed tomography angiography in diabetic patients: a pilot radioanatomic study

• Main Authors: Ahmad Alwi, Akmal Azim, Low, Chooi Leng, Kow, Ren Yi, Tajudin, Fatin Azreen, Lim, Bee Chiu, Halim Lim, Aidi Aswadi, Md Ralib @ Md Raghib, Ahmad Razali
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2023
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RD701 Orthopedics; RD92 Wounds and injuries
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/109271/8/109271_Evaluation%20of%20feasibility%20of%20medial%20plantar%20artery%20flap.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/109271/; https://www.cureus.com/articles/167147#!/

Background: A soft tissue defect resulting from a diabetic heel ulcer can be difficult to address due to limited reconstructive options and unique local area demand. The medial plantar artery flap is ideal for heel defect coverage as it provides a thick glabrous skin with good sensory feedback. The...