It was a difficult clinical problem to repair the defects of the distal part of the foot. Since 1987, We had used the reversed first dorsal metatarsal artery island flap in 4 cases, the results were satisfactory. The surgical anatomy, design and harvest of the flap were introduced, and it s blood supply and circulation, indication and main advantages were also discussed.
Citation: Li Zhutian,et al.. THE REVERSED FIRST DORSAL METATARSAL ARTERY ISLAND FLAP IN RESURFACING THE DEFECTS AT DISTAL FOOT. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991, 5(3): 134-135. doi: Copy