Abstract
The case history is presented of a patient in whom the anterior tibial artery was clearly perforated by the distal pin of an external fixation device. This necessitated a dorsal pedis free flap instead of transposition of the flap to cover a degloved heel and sole. Review of the literature showed only a few case reports on vascular damage, suggesting that this complication is uncommon. In most cases, secondary erosion seems to be the cause, but as noticed by us direct arterial and/or venous damage is possible.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 92-93 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Netherlands Journal of Surgery |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |