Objective To explore the clinical effect of artificial dermis Pelnac in repairing soft tissue defects after resection of recurrent digital/toe mucocele. Methods A total of 32 patients with recurrent digital/toe mucocele who were admitted from May 2015 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Cyst and osteophyte excision and the artificial dermis Pelnac repair were performed. Results All 32 patients were followed up for 3 to 36 months （average 21 months）. The artificial dermis was removed 4 weeks after surgery， and the wound was completely epithelialized 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. The wound healed well without infection or cyst recurrence. After surgery， the sensation and range of motion were scored according to the trial standard of the upper limb function assessment of the Chinese Medical Association of Hand Surgery. The sensory scores were S4 in 28 cases and S3+ in 4 cases. The range of motion score was excellent in 30 cases and good in 2 cases. The average Vancouver scar scale （VSS） score was 1.23. The visual analogue scale （VAS） score was 0. Conclusion The repair of soft tissue defect after finger/toe mucocele resection with artificial dermis Pelnac is simple in repair technique， short in operation time， without collateral damage， significantly reducing cyst recurrence， and has good clinical effect.

Mucocele, Pelnac, Artificial dermis, Soft tissue defect