The First Dorsal Metatarsal Artery "Kite" Flap: A Case Report.

Sophia Chryssofos, Alisa O Girard, Michael Arthur, Alec Fisher, David Millili, Jordan Fishman

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Sophia ChryssofosCooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey.

Alisa O GirardCooper University Hospital, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Camden, New Jersey.

Michael ArthurCooper University Hospital, Department of Podiatry, Camden, New Jersey.

Alec FisherCooper University Hospital, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Camden, New Jersey.

David MilliliCooper University Hospital, Department of Podiatry, Camden, New Jersey.

Jordan FishmanCooper University Hospital, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Camden, New Jersey.

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Abstract

Soft tissue coverage of the lower extremity and foot is challenging due to limited tissue reach and high functional demand. The hand, in contrast, is rich with reconstructive options that may be translated to the foot because of its analogous structure. A workhorse flap in the hand is the first dorsal metacarpal artery "kite" flap; however, the analogous first dorsal metatarsal artery flap is rarely described. We present a case of successful use of the first dorsal metatarsal artery flap for reconstruction of a soft tissue defect overlying the dorsal left metatarsophalangeal joint. This flap has proved useful as a local tissue option for the distal, dorsal foot, and its indications may be expanded similarly to those of the first dorsal metacarpal artery flap in the hand.

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Distal Foot ReconstructionFirst Dorsal Metatarsal Artery FlapLower ExtremityPedicled Flap

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PMID42564778

PMCPMC13445645

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