title: [Reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap for repairing the soft tissue defect at toes].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report the application of reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap for From May 2005 to September 2008, 5 cases with soft tissue repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.
  
  
  METHODS
  defects at toes were treated with reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flaps. The flaps size ranged from 2 cm x 3 cm to 5 cm x 6 cm.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the 5 flaps survived completely. The patients could walk 1-2 months after operation. The patients were followed up for 5-7 months with good appearance, texture and sensation of toes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The reverse second dorsal metatarsal artery island flap has a reliable blood supply and good tissue texture. It is a practical method for repairing the soft tissue defect at toes.
authors.affiliation: The Central Hospital of Feicheng Mine Company, Feicheng 271608 , China.
authors.forename: Yu-feng
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Jiao
authors.forename: Hai-quan
authors.initials: HQ
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Yao-sheng
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries; D055815:Young Adult