The plastics of finger recoustruction using second toe
- VernacularTitle:足第二趾再造手指的重塑整形
- Author:
Jihui JU
;
Lei LI
;
Guangzhe JIN
;
Yuefei LIU
;
Qiang ZHAO
;
Cheng WEI
;
Jianning LI
;
Ruixing HOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Finger;
Second toe;
Transplantation;
Reconstruction;
Microsurgical operation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2008;31(3):181-183
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate a method of the finger reconstruction with second toe in primary operation. Methods Six patients with Ⅲ-Ⅳ° defect of fingers received the reconstructive transplantationusing the second toe. A triangular flap plastic surgery was also performed at the "pulp" and "neck" of the second toe for the reconstruction. Results Finger reconstruction and local triangle skin all survived. Five patients were followed from 8 months to 15 months, the shape of the reconstructed finger got a good looking. Pulp sensory recovery was good, 2-PD reached 8-10 mm. The patients were satisfied. Conclusion local triangle skin flap transfer and finger reconstruction in primary operation is a good method to improve the shape of reconstructed finger, which avoid the shape defect in enlargement pulp and narrow hand palm. The clinical outcomes are satisfying.
