@article{8767,
  author = {Bhatt Y and Panse N and Vyas K and Patel G},
  title = {Free tissue transfer for trophic ulcer complicating leprosy.},
  abstract = {<p>Plantar ulceration is the commonest disability in leprosy and occurs in about 10 to 20% of leprosy patients. Various loco-regional flaps have been described for reconstruction of trophic ulcers; however, very large defects are not amenable to local flaps and free flaps form one of the important treatment options. We present a case of a post Hansen's trophic ulcer over the forefoot managed using a radial artery forearm free flap. Debridement of the osteomyelitic bone, removal of the bony prominences, coverage by a well-vascularised tissue, end-to-side arterial anastomosis, use of anterior tibial as the recipient vessel and good postoperative compliance in foot care on the part of the patient gave us good results.</p>},
  year = {2009},
  journal = {Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India},
  volume = {42},
  pages = {115-7},
  month = {2009 Jan-Jun},
  issn = {1998-376X},
  url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2772285/},
  doi = {10.4103/0970-0358.53022},
  language = {eng},
}