Heel reconstruction for a Marjolin's ulcer in a patient with multiple limb amputations: a case report. Issue 9 (7th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Torresetti, Matteo; Peltristo, Benedetta; Taddei, Francesco Mauro Junior; Scalise, Alessandro; Di Benedetto, Giovanni
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 9(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-09-07
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac400
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Coverage of the heel defects usually represents a challenge for the proper reconstructive requirements of the weight-bearing area of the foot. The presence of multiple limb amputation may represent a further concern for conventional free flap donor sites and the patient's functional limitation, thus making reconstruction even more challenging. Amputee patients may be subjected to a higher risk of foot ulcerations and choosing the more appropriate reconstructive option in such patients is crucial. Here we describe the application of the medial plantar flap as a first-line option in a 66-year-old amputee patient with a squamous cell carcinoma arising from chronic ulceration on the left heel, that was successfully treated with limited functional limitations and excellent anatomical contour of the foot. Despite its use has been widely described for heel reconstruction, we believe that medial plantar flap would deserve greater relevance in the reconstructive scenario in such challenging cases.