Peroneus Brevis Muscle Flap for a 20-year-old Neuroischemic Diabetic Ulcer Induced by Traumatic Injury: A Case Report Detailing the Efficacy of Advanced Combined Treatment Modalities for Chronic Wound Closure

Autor: Alex Bischoff, Ryan Stone, Amanda Quisno, Samantha Figas, Andrew Pierre
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice. 35:e42-e46
ISSN: 1943-2704
1044-7946
Popis: Introduction. Peroneus brevis flaps provide a viable option to achieve soft tissue coverage in hard-to-heal lower extremity wounds, specifically those to the lateral ankle and hindfoot. Case Report. The authors present a unique case of a patient with a 20-year-old wound dehiscence complicated by osteomyelitis. The wound was a complication from a lateral extensile incision utilized during prior calcaneal open reduction and internal fixation. Due to many factors, including multiple comorbidities, the patient could not obtain complete healing despite IV antibiotics, vascular optimization, local wound care, surgical debridement, and grafting. Wound closure was ultimately achieved with a PB muscle flap. Adjunctive therapies also utilized included multilevel ring external fixation, negative pressure wound therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. On follow-up 32 months after the procedure, the patient continued to be wound free and satisfied with the results. Conclusions. This case report demonstrates the utility of PB muscle flaps for hard-to-heal lower extremity wounds in patients with comorbidities.
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