Application of dorsal pentagonal flap for reconstruction of the web space in congenital syndactyly.
- Author:
An-Yuan WANG
1
;
Wei-Yang GAO
;
Xue-Guan XIE
;
Xin ZHENG
;
Yi-Peng ZHANG
;
Guo-You ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Child, Preschool; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infant; Male; Surgical Flaps; Syndactyly; surgery; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2010;26(5):325-328
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of dorsal pentagonal flap for reconstruction of the web space in congenital syndactyly.
METHODSFrom October 2007 to August 2009, 10 patients with congenital syndactyly were treated with dorsal pentagonal flap for web space reconstruction. During the follow-up period, the patients underwent finger functional assessment and web space appearance examination. The satisfactory rate of patients was also investigated.
RESULTS10 patients with 17 reconstructed web spaces were followed up for 4-25 months (median, 15 months). Normal passive flexion and extension of fingers were achieved with good cosmetic result at web space. The abduction angle of fingers ranged from 30 degrees to 45 degrees. No web creep occurred and no secondary procedures were required. All the parents of the patients were satisfied with the results.
CONCLUSIONSWeb space reconstruction with dorsal pentagonal flap is easily performed with reliable blood supply and low re-operated rate. The cosmetic and functional result is satisfactory.
