Abstract:[Objective] To summarize the clinical experience of reverse sural fasciocutaneous flap for tissue defect of distal end of the lower extremity in 435 limbs, and explore the risk factors of partial necrosis of the flap. [Methods] From April 2001 to December 2019, skin and soft tissue defects in distal ends of 435 legs were repaired with reverse sural fasciocutaneous flap in our hospital. Univariate com- parison and binary multiple logistic regression analysis were conducted to search the factors related to partial necrosis of the flap. [Results] Among 435 limbs, partial necrosis of the flap occurred in 39 limbs, accounted for 8.97%, while completely survival flap was seen in 396 limbs, accounted for 91.03%. In term of univariate comparison, there were no significant differences in gender composition, age and defect site of skin and soft tissue between the two groups (P>0.05) . The partial necrosis group had greater length and width of fascia pedicle, as well as greater width of skin island and position of rotation point than the survival group, but which were not statistically significant (P> 0.05) . However, the partial necrosis group had significantly greater length of skin island, the total length of skin flap, the ratio of length to width of flap and extent of proximal location of the flap than the survival group (P<0.05) . As results of logistic regression analysis, the lon- ger total length of the flap (OR=3.462, P=0.015) , and greater extent of proximal location of the flap were independent risk factors for partial necrosis of the flap. [Conclusion] The partial necrosis of reverse sural fasciocutaneous flap is mainly related to poor design of the flap, among which, the greater overall length and proximal position of the flap are the main risk factors related to partial necrosis.