title: [The reverse medialis pedis flap for coverage of forefoot skin defects].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To study a new method to repair forefoot skin defects.
  
  
  METHODS
  Based on anatomical studies, a reverse medialis pedis flap was designed for coverage of forefoot skin defect. The flap was based on the distal end of the medial plantar artery and had distal anastomosis with the lateral plantar artery and dorsal metatarsal artery.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The flap was used clinically in 6 cases. The size of the flap ranged from 4 x 3 cm to 11 x 9 cm. The pedicle of the flap was 6 to 11 cm. All flaps survived completely. The aesthetic and functional results were satisfactory after 6-24 months follow-up.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The flap is one of the best choices for repairing of forefoot skin defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microsurgery, Hainan Provincial Hospital, Haikou 570311, China.
authors.forename: Yimin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chai
authors.forename: Xinchi
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Chongzheng
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Kuaisheng
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Yunchuan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.forename: Yankun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps