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Table 1 Case series comprising six patients undergoing reconstructive surgery
| Case | Gender | Age (years) | Perforator(s) | Flap type | Injury site | Target vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 53 | Medial sural artery | Free perforator with small muscle cuff | Lateral malleolus | Anterior tibial artery/vein |
| 2 | F | 27 | Medial sural artery | Split skin graft only | Lateral malleolus | Not applicable |
| 3 | M | 57 | Posterior tibial artery | Fasciocutaneous propeller | Medial malleolus | Not applicable |
| 4 | M | 71 | Posterior tibial artery | Free perforator | Distal lower leg | Posterior tibial artery/vein |
| 5 | M | 41 | Medial sural artery | Free perforator | Lateral malleolus | Anterior tibial artery/vein |
| 6 | F | 85 | Posterior tibial artery | Fasciocutaneous propeller | Medial malleolus | Not applicable |
