A clinical study on the extended reverse digital artery island flap.
- Author:
Xi-gui PAN
1
;
Wan-cheng TIAN
;
Tong-xun GUAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Finger Injuries; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgery, Plastic; methods; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(1):33-34
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the feasibility and clinical effect of the extended reverse digital artery island flap including dorsal digital nerve.
METHODSSince 2001, 7 cases of pulp and digital palm defects were repaired by the extended reverse digital artery island flap including dorsal digital nerve.
RESULTSAll the flaps survived. Follow-up showed satisfactory results functionally and cosmetically with 2-PD of 6-9 mm.
CONCLUSIONSThe extended reverse digital artery island flap is a safe and feasible and an effective method for repair of finger pulp defects.
