逆行足内侧隐神经营养血管皮瓣修复足前部皮肤缺损

Objective To investigate the effect of reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps for skin defects at forepart of feet. Methods 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 × 3.0 cm to 8 cm ×5 cm. The wounds at donor site were closed with skin graft. Results All the flaps survived completely with no ulcer at the donor site. 10 patients were followed up for 1 ～ 9 months. The skin color and texture were satisfactory. The patients could walk very well. Conclusions 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.

Repair of skin defects at forepart of feet with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps