Author:
Kwon Hyeokjae,Lee Seokui,Kim Sunje,Song Seung Han,Oh Sang-Ha,Kim Joo-hak,Kyung Hyunwoo,Yang Ho Jik,Ha Yooseok
Abstract
A gastrocnemius muscle flap is a versatile option for covering the proximal one-third of the lower leg and around the knee. On the other hand, it is of limited use in patients with short gastrocnemius muscle or insufficient volume. The authors present a case in which a knee soft tissue defect occurred in a very thin patient and was reconstructed using a gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap and a distally based gracilis flap as a supplementary flap.