Spliting second toe for repairing more complex tissue defects in a hand

VernacularTitle:拆分一个第二足趾重建单指或多指多关节复合组织缺损
Author: Qiaohong GUO ; Jingliang ZHANG ; Yanwen LEI ; Jun SONG ; Yunhong LU ; Xiang WU ; Zhenrong XIE ; Junbo XIAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: The second toe; Transplantation; Reconstruction; Microsurgery
From: Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2011;34(2):119-121,后插5
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate a method of repairing complex tissue defects one stage in one finger or several fingers for more fine recipient site repairing and less donor area traum. Methods From August 2007 to August 2010,eight cases of 20 fingers were reconstructed according to the state of complex tissue defects in a hand,second toes (right or left side) were split into two or three parts as complex tissue flaps that may including joints,tendons,skin,nail beds,et al.These flaps then were translated to hand to repair complex tissue defects by anastomosing vessels.Results Twenty fingers in 8 cases were successfully reconstructed.Follow-up ranged from 3 months to 36 months,external appearance were fine.According to the Trial Evaluation Standard of Reconstructed Finger Function of Handsurgery Society of China,sixteen fingers were excellent,three fingers were good,one finger was fine.And there was no effect on foot.Conclusion Spliting single second toe is a good method for repairing more complex tissue defects in a hand.