The scapular/parascapular flap in reconstruction of distal lower extremity soft tissue defects over the Achilles tendon

European Journal of Plastic Surgery

Volumn 21, Issue 7, 1998, Pages 333-337

  Sauerbier, M ^a   Erdmann, D ^a   Schepler, H ^a   Bickert, B ^a   Germann, G ^a  

^a BG UNFALLKLINIK LUDWIGSHAFEN   (Germany)

Author keywords

Achilles tendon defect; Scapular parascapular flap; Soft tissue coverage

Indexed keywords

ACHILLES TENDON; ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; DONOR SITE; ESTHETICS; FASCIOCUTANEOUS FLAP; FEMALE; HUMAN; LEG; MALE; MORBIDITY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REINFORCEMENT; REOPERATION; SCAPULA; SOFT TISSUE DEFECT; TENDON RECONSTRUCTION;

EID: 0031670565     PISSN: 0930343X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s002380050111     Document Type: Article

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