Reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap for repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.
- Author:
Yu-feng JIAO
1
;
Hai-quan WANG
;
Yao-sheng LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Fascia; transplantation; Female; Foot Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Toes; injuries; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(6):427-429
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo report the application of reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap for From May 2005 to September 2008, 5 cases with soft tissue repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.
METHODSdefects at toes were treated with reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flaps. The flaps size ranged from 2 cm x 3 cm to 5 cm x 6 cm.
RESULTSAll the 5 flaps survived completely. The patients could walk 1-2 months after operation. The patients were followed up for 5-7 months with good appearance, texture and sensation of toes.
CONCLUSIONThe reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap has a reliable blood supply and good tissue texture. It is a practical method for repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.
