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The authors present a thorough examination of the principles of skin flap design. Attention is focused on the vascular basis of skin flaps, their clinical application, and their advantages over other methods of soft tissue replacement.
Kaposi's sarcoma is a neoplasm that is usually malignant and occurs in the skin and sometimes in the lymph nodes and internal organs. The cause is unknown, but recently it has become epidemic because of its involvement in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although it is worldwide in distribution, the disease is predominant in eastern Europe, Equitorial Africa, Italy, Russia, and North America.
Fractures through the neck of the talus are an infrequent occurrence. Therefore, a periodic review of vascular supply and fracture classification are imperative for the practicing physician. The most severe sequela, avascular necrosis, should also be studied. A thorough review of vascularity, fracture classification, and complications is presented.
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Polydactyly of the foot most often affects the first or fifth rays although any digit may be involved. In order to make possible the restoration of normal foot structure and function, it is essential to make a thorough clinical and radiographic examination.