Objective To explore the efficacy of transplantation of a U-shaped ilioinguinal flap in the re pair of skin and soft tissue defects of the extremity.An axial flap based on the superficial iliac circumflex artery and trimmed to a subdermal vascular network flap was used for the procedures.Methods Seven patients with skin and soft tissue defects treated between June,2009 and May,2014 were studied.The patients were 22-45 years of age (mean,32 years),and included 5 males and 2 females.Four patients had punch-press injuries,1 patient had a hot-crush injury,and the remaining 2 patients were injured in the accidents.The wound sizes were 14.0 cm × 10.0 cm to 6.0 cm × 5.0 cm,with a varying extent of exposed tendons and bones.Repairs were performed using free ilioinguinal flaps,which were 15.0 cm × 11.0 cm to 7.0 cm × 5.0 cm in size.The axial flap was trimmed to a U-shaped subdermal vascular network flap and transplanted to the recipient site with anastomosis of blood vessels.Results All transplanted flaps survived.Four patients were followed for 1-6 months,with a mean duration of follow-up of 4 months.The trimmed flaps showed gradual reddening immediately after surgery,and the capillaries were recovered with a flat surface.Re-examination 3 months after surgery showed that the flaps were thin and flexible and met the aesthetic demand.No obvious pigmentation occurred,and the donor site was sutured directly,leaving only linear scars.Conclusion Repair of skin and soft tissue defects of the extremity using a U-shaped trimmed ilioinguinal flap has the advantages of a hidden donor site,small scar,and conformity to aesthetic requirements.The trimmed flaps are preferred over untrimmed flaps in terms of color and texture.The former flap is thinner,meets the aesthetic demand,and achieves a better efficacy.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of ilioinguinal conjoined perforator flap transplantation pedicled with the superficial circumflex iliac artery,the anterior fourth lumbar artery or the posterior intercostal artery.Methods Between April,2005 to August,2015,6 patients diagnosed as large skin defects in the upper extremity were treated with ilioinguinal conjoined perforator flap transplantation pedicled with the superficial circumflex iliac artery,the anterior fourth lumbar artery or the posterior intercostal artery.The proximal flap blood supply was offered by the superficial circumflex iliac artery,and the distal flap blood supply was provided by the anterior fourth lumbar artery or the posterior intercostal artery.The maximal size of the flap was measured as 35.0 cm×15.0 cm,and the minimal size was 25.0 cm×9.0 cm.The donor sites of the flap were directly sutured.All cases were implemented by postoperative followup visit in hospital for observation of appearance,texture,functions and donor site of flaps.Results Postoperatively,all flaps survived.The follow-up time endured for 6 to 24 months.The flap thickness was appropriate with normal shape and soft texture.Protective sensation and perspiration function of the flap were restored.Linear scars alone were observed in the donor sites of the flap.Conclusion Ilioinguinal conjoined perforator flap transplantation pedicled with the superficial circumflex iliac artery,the anterior fourth lumbar artery or the posterior intercostal artery can extend the excision scope of the flap and provides sufficient blood supply for the flap.The flap texture is soft and can be directly sutured.This technique is an ideal option for repairing of large soft tissue defects of the upper extremity.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect on bridging replantation of defective severed fingers with the anterior tibial artery perforator bone-skin flap.Methods:In the Department of Hand and Foot Microsurgery of Dongguan Chang’an Xin’an Hospital, 6 cases of finger defect were repaired and replanted utilizing proximal tibial artery perforator bone-skin flap from March, 2015 to December, 2019. There were 5 males and 1 female with an average age of 35.8 years (range, 16-55 years). Among them, there were 2 cases with crush injury, 1 case with wringer injury, 1 case of with thermal crush injury, 1 case with power saw injury and 1 case of traffic accident injury. Of which, 3 cases of middle phalanx defect and 3 cases of proximal phalanx defect. 1 case of thumb and ring finger, respectively, 2 cases of index and middle finger. 2 cases of left hand and 4 cases of right hand/side. There were 6 cases with tendon defect and 3 cases with other finger injury. Soft tissue defect area: 5.5 cm × 2.0 cm to 6.0 cm × 3.0 cm. The length of phalangeal defect: 1.5 cm to 2.2 cm. The area of flap: 6.5 cm × 2.0 cm to 7.0 cm × 3.0 cm. The size of bone-flap: 1.8 cm × 1.0 cm × 0.8 cm to 2.2 cm × 1.0 cm × 1.0 cm. The donor site was either directly sutured or covered by transposing local flap. Follow-up plan was setafter operation. All patients were followed-up by outpatient service telephone, wechat and home visit etc. The dimensions of follow-up included the appearance, function, living and working conditions regarding the injured finger after operation. The evaluation was carried out according to the evaluation criteria of the society of hand surgery, Chinese Medical Association and the Michigan hand function evaluation criteria.Results:All the flaps survived. The flaps were followed-up for 9 to 24 months, with a small amount of pigmentation, good texture, moderate thickness and the two-point discrimination of the flaps ranged from 8 to 11 mm. There was no functional effect on the lower leg. The healing time of transplanted bone flaps ranged from 2.0 to 4.0 months, with an average of 2.6 months. According to the evaluation criteria of upper limb function of Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association, the results were as follows: excellent 3 fingers, good 3 finger, excellent rate was 100%. According to Michigan Hand Function Evaluation Criteria, 6 fingers scored from 71.5 to 91.8 points, with an average of 80.6 points.Conclusions:Using the anterior tibial artery perforator bone-skin flap to bridge the defect and replantation can restore the appearance and function of the fingers to a large extent, with little damage to the donor site. It is an effective surgical method to repair bone-skin defects and restore the length in the replantation of defective severed fingers.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of fingertip reconstruction using the toenail osteocutaneous flap without vascular anastomosis.Methods:From January 2015 to October 2020, the clinical data of patients with fingertip injuries were analyzed retrospectively, which were treated with the toenail osteocutaneous flap without vascular anastomosis in Chang’an Xin’an Hospital. The donor site was closed primarily or covered by a local flap. The appearance and function of the patients’ fingers were followed up. All cases were evaluated by the standard of thumb finger reconstruction function evaluation of the Chinese Medical Association of Hand Surgery. Appearance and function of nail bed after reconstruction was evaluated from four aspects.Results:A total of 11 cases (12 fingers) were enrolled, including eight males and three females. The average age was 35.6 years (range, 17-50 years). The etiologies included crush-related injury, cutting injury, mangled injury, and chemical corrosion injury. The injuries were found in thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, or combined with multiple fingers. All fingertip defects were located distal to the nail root, including the defects distal to lunula in four cases, the defects distal to middle of the nail in five fingers , and the defects distal to 1/3 of the nail in three cases. Elective surgery was performed in 7 cases and emergency surgery in 4 cases. The defects ranged from 0.2 cm/0.5 cm/0.5 cm to 0.6 cm/0.8 cm/1.0 cm (phalanx/nail/finger pulp). The size of the toenail osteocutaneous flap ranged from 0.2 cm/0.5 cm/0.7 cm to 0.6 cm/0.8 cm/1.0 cm (phalanx/nail/flap). The defects length of the finger pulp were less than 1.0 cm. All reconstructed fingers survived, and the follow-up was 6-30 months (average, 12.5 months). The appearances of the reconstructed fingers were pulmp and ruddy, and the nails were flat. There was no dysfunction in the donor site. The average healing time of bone was 2.1 months (range, 1.5-3.0 months). According to the evaluation of index function, seven cases were excellent, four cases were good. The appearance and function of the nail bed were excellent in six fingers, good in five fingers, and poor in one finger.Conclusion:It is a simple and effective way to reconstruct the fingertip using the toenail osteocutaneous flap without vascular anastomosis.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect on bridging replantation of defective severed fingers with the anterior tibial artery perforator bone-skin flap.Methods:In the Department of Hand and Foot Microsurgery of Dongguan Chang’an Xin’an Hospital, 6 cases of finger defect were repaired and replanted utilizing proximal tibial artery perforator bone-skin flap from March, 2015 to December, 2019. There were 5 males and 1 female with an average age of 35.8 years (range, 16-55 years). Among them, there were 2 cases with crush injury, 1 case with wringer injury, 1 case of with thermal crush injury, 1 case with power saw injury and 1 case of traffic accident injury. Of which, 3 cases of middle phalanx defect and 3 cases of proximal phalanx defect. 1 case of thumb and ring finger, respectively, 2 cases of index and middle finger. 2 cases of left hand and 4 cases of right hand/side. There were 6 cases with tendon defect and 3 cases with other finger injury. Soft tissue defect area: 5.5 cm × 2.0 cm to 6.0 cm × 3.0 cm. The length of phalangeal defect: 1.5 cm to 2.2 cm. The area of flap: 6.5 cm × 2.0 cm to 7.0 cm × 3.0 cm. The size of bone-flap: 1.8 cm × 1.0 cm × 0.8 cm to 2.2 cm × 1.0 cm × 1.0 cm. The donor site was either directly sutured or covered by transposing local flap. Follow-up plan was setafter operation. All patients were followed-up by outpatient service telephone, wechat and home visit etc. The dimensions of follow-up included the appearance, function, living and working conditions regarding the injured finger after operation. The evaluation was carried out according to the evaluation criteria of the society of hand surgery, Chinese Medical Association and the Michigan hand function evaluation criteria.Results:All the flaps survived. The flaps were followed-up for 9 to 24 months, with a small amount of pigmentation, good texture, moderate thickness and the two-point discrimination of the flaps ranged from 8 to 11 mm. There was no functional effect on the lower leg. The healing time of transplanted bone flaps ranged from 2.0 to 4.0 months, with an average of 2.6 months. According to the evaluation criteria of upper limb function of Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association, the results were as follows: excellent 3 fingers, good 3 finger, excellent rate was 100%. According to Michigan Hand Function Evaluation Criteria, 6 fingers scored from 71.5 to 91.8 points, with an average of 80.6 points.Conclusions:Using the anterior tibial artery perforator bone-skin flap to bridge the defect and replantation can restore the appearance and function of the fingers to a large extent, with little damage to the donor site. It is an effective surgical method to repair bone-skin defects and restore the length in the replantation of defective severed fingers.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of fingertip reconstruction using the toenail osteocutaneous flap without vascular anastomosis.Methods:From January 2015 to October 2020, the clinical data of patients with fingertip injuries were analyzed retrospectively, which were treated with the toenail osteocutaneous flap without vascular anastomosis in Chang’an Xin’an Hospital. The donor site was closed primarily or covered by a local flap. The appearance and function of the patients’ fingers were followed up. All cases were evaluated by the standard of thumb finger reconstruction function evaluation of the Chinese Medical Association of Hand Surgery. Appearance and function of nail bed after reconstruction was evaluated from four aspects.Results:A total of 11 cases (12 fingers) were enrolled, including eight males and three females. The average age was 35.6 years (range, 17-50 years). The etiologies included crush-related injury, cutting injury, mangled injury, and chemical corrosion injury. The injuries were found in thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, or combined with multiple fingers. All fingertip defects were located distal to the nail root, including the defects distal to lunula in four cases, the defects distal to middle of the nail in five fingers , and the defects distal to 1/3 of the nail in three cases. Elective surgery was performed in 7 cases and emergency surgery in 4 cases. The defects ranged from 0.2 cm/0.5 cm/0.5 cm to 0.6 cm/0.8 cm/1.0 cm (phalanx/nail/finger pulp). The size of the toenail osteocutaneous flap ranged from 0.2 cm/0.5 cm/0.7 cm to 0.6 cm/0.8 cm/1.0 cm (phalanx/nail/flap). The defects length of the finger pulp were less than 1.0 cm. All reconstructed fingers survived, and the follow-up was 6-30 months (average, 12.5 months). The appearances of the reconstructed fingers were pulmp and ruddy, and the nails were flat. There was no dysfunction in the donor site. The average healing time of bone was 2.1 months (range, 1.5-3.0 months). According to the evaluation of index function, seven cases were excellent, four cases were good. The appearance and function of the nail bed were excellent in six fingers, good in five fingers, and poor in one finger.Conclusion:It is a simple and effective way to reconstruct the fingertip using the toenail osteocutaneous flap without vascular anastomosis.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of free anterior tibial artery proximal periosteal perforator bone-skin flap for repairing phased thumb defect.Methods:Eight patients of phased defect of thumb were repaired from March, 2013 to January, 2019 utilizing proximal tibial artery periosteal perforator bone and skin flap. Of which, 2 cases suffered defects at interphalangeal joint of thumb, 3 in proximal phalanx, and 3 at thenar muscle and metacarpale. There were 4 cases with tendon defect, 6 cases with other finger injuries.The areas of soft tissue defect was 4.5 cm×2.5 cm to 7.2 cm×4.0 cm, and the length of metacarpale bone defect was 1.2 to 2.5 cm. The flap size ranged from 5.0 cm×3.0 cm to 7.5 cm×4.5 cm, and the bone flap size was 1.2 cm×1.0 cm×0.8 cm to 2.5 cm×1.0 cm×1.0 cm. Six cases received direct suture or local skin metastasis in anterior tibial region and 2 cases with skin grafting. All patients were followed-up by clinic visits, telephone or WeChat reviews, and home visits.Results:All the flaps survived after surgery. A 6 to 24 months followed-up showed that the flaps were normal in colour with good texture and moderate thickness. TPD of the flaps ranged from 7 to 10 mm. The donor site of the shank had good appearance and were in normal function, and the walking were not affected. Healing time of transplanted bone flaps ranged from 2.0 to 4.0 months, with an average of 2.6 months. According to the Evaluation Criteria of Upper Limb Function of the Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association, the results were excellent in 7 thumbs and good in 1 thumb. According to Michigan Hand Function Evaluation Criteria, 8 thumbs scored 81.3 to 91.8 points, with an average of 83.6 points.Conclusion:The reconstruction of phased defect of thumb with proximal tibial artery periosteal perforator bone-skin flap can restore the appearance and function of thumb to the greatest extent, and the affect to donor site is minimum. It is an effective surgical method for repairing phased defect of thumb.

Objective: To report the clinical effect of skin grafting in small wounds with exposed vascular anastomosis. Methods: From January, 2011 to May, 2018, 16 small wounds with anastomotic vascular exposure were treated by full-thickness skin grafting. Of which, 4 performed after replantation, 9 after reconstruction and 3 after flap transplantation. Thirteen wounds were on hand and 3 in foot. After anastomosing the vessels, 3 arterial anastomoses, 9 venous anastomoses and 4 arterial-and-venous anastomoses were left exposure in wounds. Sizes of artery exposed in wound were 0.8 to 2.3 mm with an average of 1.0 mm. Sizes of vein exposed in wound were 0.8 to 2.5 mm with an average of 1.2 mm. The areas of soft tissue defect were 1.0 cm×1.5 cm to 2.6 cm×6.0 cm, and the areas of grafted skins were 1.0 cm×1.5 cm to 2.6 cm×6.0 cm. Grafted skin were covered without package nor pressurization. Donor areas were directly sutured. Postoperative follow-up was conducted to observe the postoperative effect. Results: Fourteen grafted skin completely survived, one partially survived and healed after immobilization of the limb and change of dressing, and one developed necrosis. All patients were followed-up for 6-24 months (mean 14.4 months). CDU, HHD or CTA were used at the final follow-up. Vascular anastomoses were patency in 15 patients, and 1 patient had embolism developed. No pigmentation was found on the grafted skin. All grafted skin was soft and wearable with two point discrimination at 7-10 mm. The pulse of anastomotic artery could be felt on the grafted skins. Only linear scars were left in the donor sites. Conclusion The operation of full-thickness skin grafting in small wounds with exposed vascular anastomosis was easy to perform and with high survival rate. The effect of operation is satisfactory. The exposure of anastomosed vessels does not affect the patency of anastomotic vessels, and has considerable clinical values.