Repair of skin defects at forepart of feet with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps.
- Author:
Zai-Rong WEI
1
;
Guang-Feng SUN
;
Xiu-Jun TANG
;
Da-Li WANG
;
Yu-Ming WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Female; Foot Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Skin; injuries; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; innervation; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(4):266-268
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps for skin defects at forepart of feet.
METHODSFrom January 2004 to October 2008,15 cases of skin defects at forepart of feet were repaired with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps. The flap size ranged from 3.5 cm x 3.0 cm to 8 cm x 5 cm. The wounds at donor site were closed with skin graft.
RESULTSAll the flaps survived completely with no ulcer at the donor site. 10 patients were followed up for 1 to approximately 9 months. The skin color and texture were satisfactory. The patients could walk very well.
CONCLUSIONSIt is reliable to repair the skin defects at forepart of feet with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps. It is easily performed with less morbidity.
