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[Clinical application of reverse island flap based on tibial planter digital artery]
Tian-Zhen Wang1, Xian-Zhen Xin, Tiarn-Jie Zhu
1Department of Hand Surgery, Yong Hong Hospital, Changzhou 213000, China.
Objective:
To study the therapeutic effect of reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.
Methods:
18 cases with soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe were treated with reverse island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery.
Results:
The patients were followed up for 6 to approximately 12 months (mean 9.5 months). All the flaps survived completely with good functional and cosmetic results.
Conclusions:
The reversed island flap based on tibial plantar digital artery has a reliable blood supply and is adjacent to the recipient area. It is practical and suitable for soft tissue defect at the distal end of first toe.
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