Fingertip reconstruction using a volar flap based on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery.
- Author:
Hong-Tai HU
1
;
Wen-Hua CHEN
;
Wen-Chao LIU
;
Qun-Wu HANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Finger Injuries; surgery; Fingers; blood supply; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2005;21(5):353-355
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo present a new neurovascular island flap for fingertip reconstruction.
METHODSBased on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery, this flap was designed on the volar side of a digit and reversed to repair the fingertip defects.
RESULTS12 fingers in 11 patients were reconstructed using this flap. Of them, 11 flaps survived and one necrosed. The contour of the reconstructed fingers looked well.
CONCLUSIONThis new neurovascular island flap provides excellent padding and sensation for fingertip reconstruction. The technique is simple.
