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Anatomical Study of the Medialis Pedis Flap and its clinical applications in Asian Singaporean Patients. Injury 2021; 52:3124-3131. [PMID: 33674117 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to revisit the medial plantar artery's anatomy and study its distribution for raising the medialis pedis flap. Several investigators have reported their clinical experience with the use of this flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the hand. However, many have reported difficulty raising the flap due to variations in its arterial anatomy and the confusion that exists with respect to the nomenclature in our literature. METHODS This study was divided into 2 parts: an anatomic study and clinical application. In the anatomic study, 12 cadaveric feet specimens from 6 patients were injected with latex and barium-gelatin injections and the medial branch of the deep division of the medial plantar artery distribution was studied. We then described the use of a medialis pedis flap in four clinical cases to cover defects of the digits. RESULTS The anatomic study revealed that the average pedicle length of the deep division of the medial plantar artery was 1.94cm. In the four illustrative clinical cases where the flap was used, the average flap size was 4.5 × 3.75cm. Donor sites were either closed primarily or with skin grafts. The vessels used for this flap were the medial branch of the deep division of the medial plantar artery and venae commitantes, or subcutaneous veins which provided the superficial drainage. All flaps were successful without any significant complications. The study is novel in that it describes the anatomic variability of length of the medial branch of the deep division of the medial plantar artery that exits in nature. CONCLUSIONS This paper describes the medial branch of the deep division of the medial plantar artery and the anatomic variations that exist in the raising of the medialis pedis flap. We have shown how a medialis pedis flap is an ideal option for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the hand because of its texture, bulkiness and pliability in the context of like for like reconstruction.
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BACKGROUND Soft tissue defects of the foot are very common sequelae after trauma and require an individual reconstructive approach. OBJECTIVE Recommendations for the treatment of soft tissue injuries to the foot are given. MATERIAL AND METHODS The criteria of soft tissue reconstruction, postoperative follow-up and complications are first discussed before the therapeutic approach is explained depending on the reconstruction site. Case examples are given for illustration. RESULTS Decision making for soft tissue reconstruction of the foot is based on the location, the 3‑dimensional extent of the defect, the patient requirements and concomitant diseases. Standardized treatment algorithms are usually applied that need to be adapted according to individual patient factors. Randomized and local pedicled flaps can be applied for foot reconstruction; however, these options involve a significant risk of complications. Consequently, free flaps are frequently indicated after appropriate preoperative diagnostics of the perfusion of the foot. Due to the vast variety of donor sites, free flaps allow an individualized reconstruction, which is adapted to local and patient requirements. CONCLUSION Precise preoperative reconstructive planning and analysis of the vascularization form the foundation for a successful soft tissue reconstruction of the foot. The aims of the individualized approach to soft tissue reconstruction of the foot are stable soft tissue coverage, resistance to weight bearing of the sole of the foot, the ability to wear normal shoes and maintenance of sensibility.
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Liette MD, Ellabban MA, Rodriguez P, Bibbo C, Masadeh S. Medial Plantar Artery Flap for Wound Coverage of the Weight-Bearing Surface of the Heel. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2020; 37:751-764. [PMID: 32919602 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Covering soft tissue defects of the heel is particularly challenging because of the highly specialized functional units unique to the plantar fat pad and the shear and compressive forces experienced in this area. The medial plantar artery fasciocutaneous flap provides the unique ability to restore both sensation and the functional units to the plantar heel by taking tissue similar to that which was lost and relocating it from a non-weight-bearing portion of the foot, while maintaining minimal host morbidity. This provides a lasting solution and may prevent future ulcerations from occurring.
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- Michael D Liette
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45276, USA
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- Suez Canal University Hospitals and Medical School, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 698 Featherstone Road, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
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- Foot & Ankle, Reconstructive Plastic & Microsurgery & Limb Salvage, Musculoskeletal Infection & Orthopaedic Trauma, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, International Center for Limb Lengthening, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-5216, USA
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- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45276, USA.
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Lohasammakul S, Turbpaiboon C, Chaiyasate K, Tatsanavivat P, Chompoopong S, Roham A, Ratanalekha R, Aojanepong C. Anatomy of medial plantar superficial branch artery perforators: Facilitation of medial plantar superficial branch artery perforator (MPAP) flap harvesting and design for finger pulp reconstruction. Microsurgery 2018; 38:536-543. [PMID: 29575166 DOI: 10.1002/micr.30321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Medial plantar artery perforator (MPAP) flap was proposed as proper option for finger pulp reconstruction. To provide the previously unavailable vessel information required for this small flap design, this study aimed to gather all necessary anatomy of MPA, MPAP, and their territories of blood supply to apply in clinical MPAP flap reconstruction minimizing perforator injury. METHODS Dissection of 30 Thai cadaveric feet for visualizing superficial branch of MPA and its perforators (MPAP) using acrylic dye cannulation were performed. Diameter, length, number of branches, course, distributing areas of these vessels, and also their areas of blood supply were recorded in relation to specified landmarks, eg, C-MTH line; medial calcaneal tuberosity to plantar side of the first metatarsal head and S point; emerging point of superficial branch of MPA from deep fasciae into subcutaneous layer. RESULTS Average diameter of MPA at its origin and total length are 1.63 ± 0.3 and 52.8 ± 16.1 mm, respectively. It provides 1-3 perforators, with an average size and length of 0.36 ± 0.11 and 23.2 ± 5.47 mm, respectively. Its distribution is mostly in the posteromedial quadrant within 50 and 30 mm from the midpoint of C-MTH line and the S point, respectively. The estimated perforator flap area is 2.5 cm × 1.5 cm and 4.5 cm × 2.5 cm for single and double perforators, respectively. CONCLUSIONS MPAP flap was proved as another ideal option for finger pulp reconstruction. Its limitation is small size of perforators but this can be overcome by using MPA for microsurgical anastomosis instead.
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- Suphalerk Lohasammakul
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kamol Cosmetic Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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BACKGROUND Destruction of the thumb secondary to trauma presents a much more significant influence on daily living than do injuries to the other digits. Various surgical techniques contribute to repair distal defects of the fingers, especially thumb reconstruction. METHODS Seven patients received free medial plantar artery perforator (MPAP) flaps to resurface the palmar defects of their thumbs. The flaps can be harvested with or without the main trunk of the medial plantar artery. The perforator of the MPAP flap was anastomosed to a proper digital artery, and the superficial vein of the flap was anastomosed to the dermal vein of the injured finger. These thumbs had no severe length discrepancy or metacarpophalangeal joint injuries. All patients underwent examinations including static 2-point discrimination, moving 2-point discrimination, and Semmes-Weinstein Test Score 6 months after reconstructive surgery. All tests were carried out by the same occupational therapist 6 months after reconstructive surgery. RESULTS Five male and 2 female patients were selected for free MPAP flap reconstruction from May 2006 to September 2007. The mobility of the fingers was not restricted after surgery. Six flaps survived completely, and 1 flap partially failed because of venous congestion. Sensory restoration was ideal for all 7 MPAP flaps. CONCLUSION The MPAP flap is a suitable choice for reconstructing palmar defects of the fingers, with less donor site morbidity. The cushiony character of the MPAP flap is anatomically similar to the pulp tissue of fingers, and sensory restoration is ideal compared with that of other reconstructive methods. Technical difficulty is focused on anastomosis of perforators (diameter ≤0.8 mm).
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Oh SJ, Moon M, Cha J, Koh SH, Chung CH. Weight-bearing plantar reconstruction using versatile medial plantar sensate flap. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2011; 64:248-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2010.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2010] [Revised: 03/31/2010] [Accepted: 04/11/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Unglaub F, Wolf MB, Dragu A, Forst J, Horch RE, Kneser U. Reconstruction of a child's forefoot defect using a distally based pedicled medial plantar flap. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2010; 130:155-8. [PMID: 19326131 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-009-0861-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2008] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This report describes a case of a 10-year-old boy who received a distally based, pedicled medial plantar artery flap to cover a defect on the distal lateral side of his right foot. The defect resulted from amniotic constriction. The flap served as defect coverage and was kept viable solely by the distal medial plantar vessels. Use of this particular kind of flap proves advantageous in that it provides good protection in the weight-bearing area of the foot, while causing only a minor donor site defect.
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- Frank Unglaub
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Krankenhausstrasse 12, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
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Uygur F, Duman H, Ulkür E, Noyan N, Celiköz B. Reconstruction of distal forefoot burn defect with retrograde medial plantar flap. Burns 2008; 34:262-7. [PMID: 17640813 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2007.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2006] [Accepted: 02/19/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Burn reconstruction of forefoot remains as a difficult challenge, because the local flap alternatives are limited. We evaluated the efficiency of distally based medial plantar fasciocutaneous island flap in the coverage of forefoot defects resulting from release of toe contracture and burn debridement. Four patients with toe contractures and two patients with third degree burn in forefoot were treated between June 2004 and February 2006. The mean follow-up period was 10.4 months. The flaps were elevated as with a fasciocutaneous base on the distal medial plantar artery. The dimensions of the flaps ranged from 4cmx3cm to 5cmx4cm. The skin over the pedicle was included as a part of flap in three cases. Concomitant vein of the pedicle was anastomosed with the first plantar digital vein in four cases. In the early postoperative period, one flap used to cover third degree burn due to high-voltage electric injury was lost completely. We concluded that this flap was an appropriate alternative reconstructive option for the forefoot defect. Including skin and subcutaneous tissue over the pedicle to flap protects the pedicle against kinking and compression. Venous supercharging of the flap improves venous drainage.
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- Fatih Uygur
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, Haydarpasha Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Yoon ES, Kim DW, Chun D, Dhong ES, Koo SH, Park SH, Kim WK. An Anatomic Study and Clinical Application of Medial Pedis Flap in Asians. Ann Plast Surg 2007; 58:517-22. [PMID: 17452836 DOI: 10.1097/01.sap.0000244929.93375.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Several investigators have reported their clinical experience with medial pedis flaps for reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the hand and digits. In a cadaveric study in 1997, Jayme and Hamilton described the anatomy of the medial branch of the deep division of the medial plantar artery, which is used in the medial pedis flap. However, they had only a few cases where this flap was used. There have been no such anatomic studies in Korea to date. We found the medial pedis flap to be a reliable option for reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the hand and digits, based on an anatomic study with 10 dissected fresh cadavers (20 cases) and analyzing the clinical outcomes in 17 patients. An anatomic study revealed that there were some racial differences in the diameter and length of the vessels. The diameter of vessels in the Korean population is larger than that in whites. Using a thin, flexible medial pedis flap, which has skin and subcutaneous tissue similar to that of the volar aspect of the hand and digits, we harvested and performed the reconstruction on 17 patients with soft tissue defects of the hands and digits. The vessels used for this flap were the medial branch of the deep division of the medial plantar artery and vena comitantes, or subcutaneous veins. The mean size of the flap was 2.82 cm x 4.15 cm. All flaps were successful without any significant complications. The medial pedis flap possesses several advantages: (1) it is very thin in comparison to other standard free flaps; (2) it has 2 draining venous pathways; (3) it provides a good color and texture match for the hand and fingers; (4) it has a satisfactory recovery of protective sensation.
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- Eul-Sik Yoon
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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- M Taifour Suliman
- Department of Plastic Surgery, King Khalid Civil Hospital, King Fahad Street, P.O. Box 876, Tabuk 876, Saudi Arabia.
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Cheng MH, Ulusal BG, Wei FC. Reverse First Dorsal Metatarsal Artery Flap for Reconstruction of Traumatic Defects of Dorsal Great Toe. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 60:1138-41. [PMID: 16688087 DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000217517.71857.2a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Soft-tissue defects of the great toe that include exposed tendon and bone present a reconstructive challenge for plastic surgeons. This study investigates the feasibility and reliability of reverse first dorsal metatarsal artery flap (FDMA) for reconstruction of the dorsal great toe soft-tissue defects. METHODS Six male patients with dorsal great toe defects (mean 2.2 x 4.7 cm) underwent reconstruction using the reverse FDMA flap. Preoperative angiography was performed to confirm the existence and patency of the distal communicating artery between the FDMA and plantar metatarsal artery. The flap was raised by dividing the dorsalis pedis artery and proximal communicating arteries and rotated 180 degrees to cover the defect. RESULTS All flaps survived completely. Mean follow-up time was 3.3 months. Painless full range of motion was recovered and the contour of the flap was satisfactory. All patients returned to their normal walking and running activities and none necessitated special footwear. No donor-site morbidity was encountered. CONCLUSION Reverse FDMA flap presents a viable alternative for reconstruction of soft-tissue defects of dorsal great toe when local flap coverage is required. Because of anatomic variations, preoperative angiography is necessary for successful reconstruction, especially in patients with comorbidities affecting patency of their vasculature.
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- Ming-Huei Cheng
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung, Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Coruh A. Distally Based Perforator Medial Plantar Flap: A New Flap for Reconstruction of Plantar Forefoot Defects. Ann Plast Surg 2004; 53:404-8. [PMID: 15385780 DOI: 10.1097/01.sap.0000112287.56354.f8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In this article the author describes 2 cases of a distally based perforator medial plantar flap that were transferred successfully from the nonweight-bearing instep region to the weight-bearing plantar forefoot (defects, 8 x 5 cm and 6 x 5 cm respectively). This flap is nourished solely by perforators of the medial plantar vessels. The advantages of this flap are the protection of the vascular supply of the foot (because both posterior tibial and medial plantar vascular systems are preserved), anterograde flow of the vascular supply (which gives an additional advantage of expecting less venous insufficiency compared with reverse-flow flaps), no dependence on retrograde vascular communications, minimal donor site morbidity, and transport of structurally similar tissues to the plantar forefoot.
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- Atilla Coruh
- Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kayseri, Turkey.
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Koshima I, Nanba Y, Tsutsui T, Takahashi Y. Medial plantar perforator flaps with supermicrosurgery. Clin Plast Surg 2003; 30:447-55, vii. [PMID: 12916599 DOI: 10.1016/s0094-1298(03)00044-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Since the 1980s, the concept of the perforator flap has been modified to include new perforator flaps. A medial plantar perforator flap, which has no fascial component and is nourished only with perforators of the medial plantar vessel and a cutaneous vein, or with a small segment of the medial plantar vessel, was developed. A free medial plantar perforator flap was successfully transferred for coverage of a soft-tissue defect in the finger. The advantages of this flap are minimum donor site morbidity, minimum damage to the posterior tibial and medial plantar systems, no need for deep dissection, possible thinning of the flap with primary defatting, a short time for flap elevation, use of a large cutaneous vein as a venous drainage system, a good color and texture match for finger pulp repair, a concealed donor scar, and possible application as a flow-through flap as a free flap and an island perforator flap for plantar weight-bearing defects.
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- Isao Koshima
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine and Dentistry, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata, Okayama City, Okayama, Japan 700-8558.
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Takahashi A, Tamura A, Ishikawa O. Use of a reverse-flow plantar marginal septum cutaneous island flap for repair of a forefoot defect. J Foot Ankle Surg 2002; 41:247-50. [PMID: 12194516 DOI: 10.1016/s1067-2516(02)80023-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Soft-tissue reconstruction of the foot frequently requires flap coverage to preserve exposed tissues such as bones, joints, tendons, and weight bearing areas. Recently, reconstruction of skin defects in the heel has been greatly improved by use of the medial plantar sensory flap. However, forefoot coverage remains a challenge, since the alternatives for flap coverage are very limited. A case report is presented of a 52-year-old man with a chronic forefoot ulcer, successfully covered with a plantar marginal septum cutaneous island flap. This recently reported technique, which utilizes a reversed-flow flap based on the superficial branch of the medial division of the medial plantar artery, is relatively easy and disadvantages to the donor site are minimal.
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- Ayumi Takahashi
- Department of Dermatology, Gunma University School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
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Tsai FC, Cheng MH, Chen HC, Wei FC. Microsurgical medialis pedis flaps for reconstruction of soft-tissue defects in the hand. Ann Plast Surg 2002; 48:41-7. [PMID: 11773729 DOI: 10.1097/00000637-200201000-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The medialis pedis flap (MPF) has been used for the reconstruction of soft-tissue defects in the hand since 1990. From January 1997 through January 2000, 19 patients (15 male, 4 female) with hand injuries underwent microsurgical MDF reconstruction at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. There were finger injuries in 16 patients and palm defects in 3 patients. The mean patient age was 32.6 years (age range, 16-58 years). Flap size ranged from 4.5 x 2 cm to 7 x 6 cm (mean, 6 x 2.8 cm). Only one flap had partial loss. The donor site was closed primarily in 9 patients, and was closed using a split-thickness skin graft in 9 patients and a full-thickness skin graft in 1 patient. At a mean follow-up of 13 months, the protective sensation was 16 mm using the static two-point discrimination test and was 10 mm using the moving two-point discrimination test. Based on this retrospective study the authors conclude that (1) the MPF has the advantages of thin and glabrous skin, (2) the size of pedicle is compatible with the recipient vessel in the hand, (3) there is low donor site morbidity, and (4) achieving protective sensation is possible.
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- Feng-Chou Tsai
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5, Fu-Hsin Street, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Koshima I, Urushibara K, Inagawa K, Hamasaki T, Moriguchi T. Free medial plantar perforator flaps for the resurfacing of finger and foot defects. Plast Reconstr Surg 2001; 107:1753-8. [PMID: 11391195 DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200106000-00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In this article, three cases in which free medial plantar perforator flaps were successfully transferred for coverage of soft-tissue defects in the fingers and foot are described. This perforator flap has no fascial component and is nourished only by perforators of the medial plantar vessel and a cutaneous vein or with a small segment of the medial plantar vessel. The advantages of this flap are minimal donor-site morbidity, minimal damage to both the posterior tibial and medial plantar systems, no need for deep dissection, the ability to thin the flap by primary removal of excess fatty tissue, the use of a large cutaneous vein as a venous drainage system, a good color and texture match for finger pulp repair, short time for flap elevation, possible application as a flow-through flap, and a concealed donor scar.
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- I Koshima
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama, Japan.
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Montenegro JS, Fernández CB, Ansio FG. Giant submuscular lipoma: clinical, diagnostic, and treatment aspects. Plast Reconstr Surg 1998; 101:543-4. [PMID: 9462798 DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199802000-00054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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