Reconstruction of Distal Phalangeal Soft Tissue Defects with Reverse Homodigital Artery Island Flap.
10.15596/ARMS.2014.23.2.65
- Author:
Byung Gook KIM
1
;
Soo Hong HAN
;
Ho Jae LEE
;
Soo Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Korea. hsoohong@daum.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Fingers;
Soft tissue injury;
Reverse homodigital artery island flap
- MeSH:
Arteries*;
Esthetics;
Female;
Fingers;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Male;
Postoperative Complications;
Skin;
Soft Tissue Injuries;
Tissue Donors;
Transplants
- From:Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
2014;23(2):65-69
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Soft tissue reconstruction is essential for recovery of finger function and aesthetics in any traumatic defect. The authors applied a reverse homodigital artery island flap for soft tissue defect on distal part of digits. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven cases of soft tissue defects of finger tip were included in this study. There were six male and one female, mean age was 43 years and mean follow-up period was 38 months. The length of flaps ranged from 2.0 to 2.5 cm and width ranged from 1.0 to 2.0 cm. Flap survival, postoperative complications were evaluated. RESULTS: All flaps survived without loss. Donor sites were repaired with primary closure in five cases and skin graft in two cases. None of the patients showed significant complications and their average finger motion was 255degrees in total active motion at the last follow-up. CONCLUSION: The authors suggest that the reverse homodigital artery island flap could be a versatile treatment option for the soft tissue defect on distal part of digits.
