Reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap for repairing the soft tissue defect at toes / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 427-429, 2009.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-328656
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To report the application of reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap for From May 2005 to September 2008, 5 cases with soft tissue repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>defects at toes were treated with reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flaps. The flaps size ranged from 2 cm x 3 cm to 5 cm x 6 cm.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the 5 flaps survived completely. The patients could walk 1-2 months after operation. The patients were followed up for 5-7 months with good appearance, texture and sensation of toes.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap has a reliable blood supply and good tissue texture. It is a practical method for repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.</p>
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Main subject:
General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Transplantation
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Wounds and Injuries
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Toes
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Skin Transplantation
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Soft Tissue Injuries
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Foot Injuries
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Fascia
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Methods
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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