The deep inferior epigastric perforator flap for foot and malleolus reconstruction of child / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the feasibility and the preliminary curative effect of the deep inferior epigagtrie perforator(DIEP)flap for child's foot and malleolus reconstruction.Methods A series of 5 child patients were treated with DIEP flap from August to December in 2007.All of them had foot and malleolus defects secondary to traumatic injuries and significant exposure of the tendons and skeleton.The maximum defect Wag 17 cm×6 em in size,the minimum defect Was 11 cm x 6 cm in size.In 2 eases,suture the inferior epigastric artery(vein)to the anterior tibial artery(vein).In 1 case,suture the inferior epigagtric artery(vein)to the dorsal artery (vein)of foot.In 2 cases,suture the inferior epigastric artery (vein)to the posterior tibial artery(vein).The minimum flap in size was 12 cm×7 cm.The maximum flap in size was 18 cm×7 cm.The donor site of the DIEP flaps Wag always closed primarily.Results Donorsite and receptor-site weIe primary healing in all patients.The mean follow-up was 3 months(range from 1to 5 months),all flaps survived with excellent color and quality,and no extremely fat contour.In 4 cases,a protective sensation Wag regained.The patient has obtained the good function of foot and malleohs.The abdomen contour resumes satisfaction, and the abdominal wall competency is preserved. Conclusion Abdominal wall competency is preserved because no muscle or fascia is included.DIEP flap is so thin that not required second-stage operation for debulking.In brief,it is believed that the DIEP flap is an ideal technique for foot and malleolus reconstruction of child patients, which meets the new concept of mieresurgery.