LL FLAPS
Flap is a soft tissue used to cover the defect while maintaining its blood supply. Depending on the donor site availability and choice of surgeon it can be local flap, regional flap or free flap. Usually flaps are used where underlying soft tissues like tendons, arteries, nerves or bones are exposed. This procedure is done under general anesthesia and patient needs to be admitted for at least 4-5 days in hospital to monitor flap viability. Flap failure rate is very low in expert hands.
Complications
Hematoma( blood clot formation).
Infection.
Wound dehiscence.
Flap failure ( Necrosis ).