The clinic application of the bust deep artery and (or) the first dorsal metatarsal artery with reversed dorsalis pedis flap / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 199-201, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-297064
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the better method of repairing the soft tissue defect of the distal foot.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The soft tissue defect in the distal foot of six patients were repaired by the distally based dorsum pedis island flap pedicled with the bust deep artery and(or) the first dorsal metatarsal artery.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Six patients were repaired in one stage, the biggest defect was 8 cm x 6 cm, all patients were followed-up 1 to 4 years, the function of foot was evidently improved, the patients were all satisfied with the operative results.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The bust deep artery and (or) the first dorsal metatarsal artery, with reliable blood supply, were easily dissected and with good texture. So far this kind of flap is a good choice in repairing the defects of the soft tissue in the distal foot.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arteries
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General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Skin Transplantation
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Foot
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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