A method of reconstruction of type Ⅱ b defect of thumb both and reserving the length of the donor toe
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-2036.2014.04.009
- VernacularTitle:保留供区足趾长度的Ⅱb度拇指缺损的再造
- Author:
Yaopeng HUANG
;
Zhong CHEN
;
Xin WANG
;
Hong CHEN
;
Weiwen ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thumb defect;
Superficial circumflex iliac artery;
Perforator flap;
Reconstruction;
Microsurgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2014;37(4):352-355
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of a method of renconstruction of Type Ⅱb defect of thumb both and reserving the length of the donor toe.Methods From March 2012 to Febrary 2014,there were 11 cases of thumb defect treated in our hospital.According to Gu Yudong's classification,all were type Ⅱ b.Three were open defect and others were closed defect.All were treated with combined transfer of big toe wrap-around flap and autogenous iliac graft for thumb reconstruction while a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap was used to resurface the donor defect.The donor site of the belly was sutured directly.Results All of the reconstructed thumb survived.Among 11 flaps,arterial crisis occurrred in 1 case,venous crisis occurred in 2 cases,and all survived after operative treatment.The patients were followed-up from 3 mooths to 15 months,all the thumbs had a good appearance.The thumb opposition function was good and sensation recovery to S3 + and two-point discrimination from 6-8 mm.The donor big-toe was preserved.All the flaps had satisfactory color and texture,but looked a little plump.All the patients had no effect on walking and running.Four flaps had more beautiful appearance after flap plastic.There was only one linear scar on the belly donor without any discomfort.Conclusion It is an effective method of combined transfer of big toe wrap-around flap and autogenous iliac graft while a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap was used to resurface the donor defect used to reconstrucution of Type Ⅱ b defect of thumb is very good.
