Anatomical study and clinical application of free medialis pedis flap based on the top branch of plantaris arch
- VernacularTitle:足底内侧动脉浅支皮瓣的解剖及临床应用
- Author:
Dong DU
;
Xiaojun LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Flap;
Medial plantar artery;
Transplantation;
Skin defect;
Hand
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2000;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objectives To observe anatomical location of the top branch of plantaris arch which extends from the superficial branch of the medial plantar artery,design and apply flap base on it. Methods On the basis of the anatomical data from 8 feet of 4 fresh cadavers and probed of the Doppler from 50 feet of normal person,defined the anatomic location and body surface projection of the top branch of plantaris arch,a type of new flap design were introduced in the paper. Results The flaps have been used in six cases clinically to treat skin defect of the hand meanwhile,sensation of the flap was regained by suturing nerve.All flaps survived,the appearance of the flaps were excellent,the function of the injured hands were recovered well. Conclusions The design of the flap is reasonable,it is suitable that the free medialis pedis flap of the top branch of plantaris arch is used to repair a small skin defect of the hand.
