Repairing small wounds around ankle by medial planta island flaps pedicled with anterior tibial artery perforator in front of inner malleolus

Objective To discuss the application of medial planta island flaps pedicled with anterior tibial artery perforator in front of inner malleolus for repairing small wounds around ankle Methods From Jan. 2005 to Jun. 2009,10 cases with small wounds around ankle

Subcutaneous island pedicle flap for aesthetic reconstruction of the face

Objective:To investigate the outcomes of subcutaneous island pedicle flap for reconstruction of the medium-sized facial skin defects. Methods: Eighty nine cases of facial defects within one cosmetic unit following removal of skin tumors or scars were reconstructed with advancement or transposition island pedicle flaps. Patient records and postoperative photographs were reviewed retrospectively. Both patients and other surgeons were asked to assess outcome variables. Results: All flaps survived with primary healing postoperatively. Patients and surgeons judged excellent or good overall outcomes in 95. 5% and 92. 7% of all evaluated cases, respectively. Conclusion: The subcutaneous island pedicle flap may be an extremely versatile and reliable method for aesthetic reconstruction of medium-sized facial defects in the patients of all time of life.

One-stage urethroplasty with circumferential vascular pedicle preputial island flap for perineal hypospadias

Objective To report the treatment of perineal hypospadias with one - stage urethroplaty with circumferential vascular pedicle preputial island flap. Methods A circumferential incision was made proximal to the cprona and the urethral plate to correct chordee. A U - shaped skin incision was then made surrounding the meatus。