Repair of skin defects at forepart of feet with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps for skin defects at forepart of feet.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2004 to October 2008,15 cases of skin defects at forepart of feet were repaired with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps. The flap size ranged from 3.5 cm x 3.0 cm to 8 cm x 5 cm. The wounds at donor site were closed with skin graft.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the flaps survived completely with no ulcer at the donor site. 10 patients were followed up for 1 to approximately 9 months. The skin color and texture were satisfactory. The patients could walk very well.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>It is reliable to repair the skin defects at forepart of feet with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps. It is easily performed with less morbidity.</p>