From 1988 through 1990, the free arteriolized venous network skin flap from dorsum of foot for skin defect of dorsum of hand was done in 8 cases. The size of the skin flap measured 10×9cm in max. and 7×6cm in min. The operation achieved good success and the clinical results were satisfactory. The mechanism of survival of the skin flap, the indications of this procedure in the repair of skin defects of the dorsum of the hand and its advantages were discussed.
