Abstract

DE LOPE FALCON, C. et al. Use of reverse flow extensor digitorum brevis muscle flap for distal foot defects. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2009, vol.35, n.1, pp.9-18. ISSN 1989-2055.

Island flaps with distal vascularization, including Extensor Digitorum Brevis flap, are an excellent choice for achieving satisfactory coverage of soft tissues defects at the back of the feet and fingers. In this article we review the use of this flap by other authors in distal foot defect and the anatomical studies about its vascularization. We report 2 cases operated on our Department of Plastic Surgery with distal foot defects solved with this flap. We obtained a satisfactory coverage and a speedy recovery. No vascular complications, morbidity of the donor site or functional limitation were noticed. The only complaint was persistent hypoaesthesia on the back foot.

Keywords : Extensor Digitorum Brevis muscle; Distal foot defect; Reverse-flow flap.

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