Regionalized coverage of the totally degloved foot by a combination of “Boat sock” style free flap and skin graft
Regionalized coverage of the totally degloved foot by a combination of “Boat sock” style free flap and skin graft
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通过“船袜”式游离皮瓣和植皮相结合,对完全脱开手套的足部进行区域性覆盖
DOI:
10.1016/j.injury.2022.02.015
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发表时间:
2022
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Ju-yu Tang
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作者:
Qifeng Ou;Xiaolin Dou;Panfeng Wu;Zhengbing Zhou;Ding Pan;Ju-yu Tang
IntroductionTo maximize the morpho-functional recovery on the totally degloved foot while not excessively introducing the technical complexity of microsurgery, we present a regionalized reconstruction, in which the highly functional subunit (weight-bearing area and ankle-around area) is covered by free skin flaps, and the less functional subunit (dorsum) by skin graft.MethodsFrom June 2011 to December 2017, 10 patients who had total degloving injury on foot underwent reconstruction based on regionalized coverage. As the shape of combined flaps resemble a boat sock in high-heeled shoe, we name it as “Boat Sock” flaps. Complication like vascular compromise, partial or total flap loss, Equinus deformity and delayed plantar ulceration were documented elaborately. Secondary surgeries were also recorded. Foot function was evaluated by Maryland foot score at the last follow up.ResultsTwenty-one free skin flaps were used for “Boat sock” coverage on highly functional subunits. Flap dimension ranged from 19×5cm2to 28×8cm2(mean 151cm2). Among these flaps, one experienced partial necrosis which was treated conservatively, one experienced burn due to lack of protective sensation. Complication like Equinus deformity or delayed plantar ulceration did not occur. Secondary surgery included debulking on two cases. Mean Maryland foot score was 90.4.ConclusionThis regionalized coverage by “Boat Sock” flaps and skin graft could serve as a standard procedure for reconstruction of the totally degloved foot, by offering the benefits of multi-plane coverage, a well-contoured ankle, an abrasion-tolerant planta, and eclectic surgical complexities.