J Med Assoc Thai 2016; 99 (8):137

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Dorsalis pedis Perforator Flap: Cadaveric Anatomical Study
Winaikosol K Mail, Punyavong P , Jenwitheesuk K , Surakunprapha P , Chowchuen B

Background: The Dorsalis pedis perforator flap is a thin and pliable fasciocutaneous tissue. No previous study has demonstrated the surgical anatomy among Asians.
Material and Method: Demonstrate the surgical anatomy of Dorsalis pedis perforator flap in 12 limbs from Thai cadavers.
Results: We found the Dorsalis pedis perforators in all limbs and average the distance of distal perforators was 3.25+0.5 cm
proximal to the metatarso-phalangeal joint. The first dorsal metatarsal artery was mainly type 1 (83.3%) while another
16.7% were type 2.
Conclusion: Dorsalis pedisperforator flaps were versatile with a constant surgical anatomy and acceptable donor site
morbidity.

Keywords: Dorsalis pedisperforator flap, Anatomy, Cadaveric study


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