Table 2 Comparisons of continuous variables of flap parameters between flaps that survived and flaps with partial necrosis
Parameters* | Range | Flaps that survived (n = 80) | Flaps with partial necrosis (n = 8) | U | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pivot point site (above tip of lateral malleolus) (cm) | 3.5–11.0 | 6.11 ± 1.52 | 6.19 ± 1.46 | 306.5 | 0.839# | |
Fascial pedicle (cm) | ||||||
Length | 2.0–9.5 | 5.68 ± 1.46 | 5.06 ± 2.64 | 276.5 | 0.523# | |
Width | 2.5–5.0 | 3.75 ± 0.44 | 3.94 ± 0.18 | 244.0 | 0.205# | |
Skin island (cm) | ||||||
Length | 5.0–17.0 | 9.58 ± 2.48 | 12.81 ± 2.14 | 91.0 | 0.001# | |
Width | 4.0–13.0 | 7.96 ± 1.85 | 8.50 ± 1.28 | 264.0 | 0.414# | |
Total length (cm) | 10.0–24.0 | 15.25 ± 2.80 | 17.88 ± 3.69 | 2.468 | 0.016## | |
LWR value | 2.5–6.0 | 4.09 ± 0.73 | 4.55 ± 0.94 | 235.0 | 0.217# | |
Dimension of skin island (cm2) | 30.0–165.0 | 78.00 ± 32.23 | 108.44 ± 22.18 | 127.5 | 0.005# | |