title: [Application of V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch for small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the therapeutic effect of V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch for small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot.
  
  
  METHODS
  From Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2010, 9 cases with skin defects at the dorsal side of feet were treated by V-Y flaps pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch. The flap size ranged from 6.0 cm x 5.5 cm to 12.0 cm x 6.5 cm. The defects at the donor sites were closed directly.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All flaps survived completely. 9 cases were followed up for 6-12 months after operation. The flaps had good texture and color match. The 2-point discrimination distance at the flap was 10-14 mm. The function of ankle was normal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The V-Y flap pedicled with superior malleolus cutaneous branch is ideal for the treatment of small skin defect at the dorsal side of foot.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, Wuxi Hand Surgery Hospital, Wuxi 214061, China.
authors.forename: Xiao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Ya-jun
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Yong-jun
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Rui
authors.forename: Kui-shui
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Shou
authors.forename: Qun
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Yao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000842:Ankle / Q000098:blood supply; 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; D055815:Young Adult