Reconstruction of the plantar toe with a distal reverse instep sensory island flap

ConclusionThe DRISI flap can be used for the reconstruction of various plantar first toe defects with acceptable protective sensation. End‐to‐side neurorrhaphy provides a sensory nerve end to subsequent end to end co‐optation to the flap nerve for protective sensation.

Source: Microsurgery - February 10, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohammad Ali Hosseinian, Ali Gharibi Loron, Behzad Nemati Honar Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research