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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps in treating skin defects on the front of the feet.
- During the research period from January 2004 to October 2008, 15 patients underwent the procedure, with flap sizes varying between 3.5 cm x 3.0 cm and 8 cm x 5 cm, and donor sites closed using skin grafts.
- All the flaps healed successfully without complications, and follow-up assessments showed satisfactory skin quality, with patients able to walk effectively.
Article Abstract
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 x 3.0 cm to 8 cm x 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 to approximately 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.
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