Clinical application of reverse island flap based on tibial planter digital artery.
- Author:
Tian-Zhen WANG
1
;
Xian-Zhen XIN
;
Tiarn-Jie ZHU
;
Zhang-Biao YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adult; Female; Hallux; blood supply; injuries; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(4):260-261
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the therapeutic effect of reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.
METHODS18 cases with soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe were treated with reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery.
RESULTSThe patients were followed up for 6 to approximately 12 months (mean 9.5 months). All the flaps survived completely with good functional and cosmetic results.
CONCLUSIONSThe reversed island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery has a reliable blood supply and is adjacent to the recipient area. It is practical and suitable for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.
