Repair of soft tissue defects at foot with island skin flap pedicled with sural nerves and vessels
- VernacularTitle:腓肠神经营养血管岛状皮瓣修复足部创伤性软组织缺损
- Author:
Zhiguang GUAN
;
Zhiping ZHANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sural nerve;
Flap;
Defect
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the method of repairing foot soft tissue defects by using island skin flaps pedicled with sural nerves and vessels. Methods 24 patients with foot soft tissue defects were treated surgically. The defects were repaired with island skin flaps pedicled with ipsilateral sural nerves and vessels. Results Of all the 24 flaps, 21 flaps survived at the first intention. Partial necrosis appeared in 3 flaps but were cured at the second intention. The follow ups of 1 to 2 years showed that the appearance and function were satisfactory in all the cases except 4 in which the skin appeared swollen. Conclusion To repair foot soft tissue defects, this flap has the advantages of strong anti infection ability and good texture so that healing at the first intention and early functional recovery can be obtained.
