Application of V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch for small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot.
- Author:
Xiao ZHOU
1
;
Ya-jun XU
;
Yong-jun RUI
;
Kui-shui SHOU
;
Qun YAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Ankle; blood supply; Female; Foot Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2011;27(4):266-268
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch for small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot.
METHODSFrom Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2010, 9 cases with skin defects at the dorsal side of feet were treated by V-Y flaps pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch. The flap size ranged from 6.0 cm x 5.5 cm to 12.0 cm x 6.5 cm. The defects at the donor sites were closed directly.
RESULTSAll flaps survived completely. 9 cases were followed up for 6-12 months after operation. The flaps had good texture and color match. The 2-point discrimination distance at the flap was 10-14 mm. The function of ankle was normal.
CONCLUSIONSThe V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch is ideal for the treatment of small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot.
