The reverse first dorsal metatarsal artery flap for the defects of the distal foot.
- Author:
Xian-Cheng WANG
1
;
Qun QIAO
;
Ke-Ming QI
;
Bai-Cheng ZHAO
;
Qing LU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Female; Foot Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Metatarsus; blood supply; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2005;21(2):101-103
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore a new method to reconstruct the defect of the distal foot.
METHODSA distally based dorsum pedis island flap pedicled with the first dorsal metatarsal artery was designed and transferred to the defect of the distal foot.
RESULTSFive patients were treated with this flap, which ranged from 2 cm x 4 cm to 6 cm x 7 cm in size. Four flaps survived completely, one flap had marginal necrosis and healed after conservative therapy.
CONCLUSIONSThe reverse first dorsal metatarsal artery flap, with good blood circulation and easy manipulation, is a good option for the defects of the distal foot.
