Reconstruction of sensory function of thumb and forefinger pulp by the lateral island flap with neurovascular pedicle of finger
- VernacularTitle:指侧方岛状皮瓣重建拇食指指腹感觉功能
- Author:
Tong-shen WU
;
Juan MENG
;
Lei ZHANG
;
Xiangqing KONG
;
Xiaowei ZHAO
;
Weihong ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
island flap, finger pulp, reconstruction of sensory function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(4):224-225
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of the lateral island flap with neurovascular pedicle of finger on reconstruction of the sensory function of thumb and forefinger pulp.MethodsSensory functions of 9 thumb pulps and 7 forefinger pulps were reconstructed by the lateral island flap with neurovascular pedicle of ring finger and middle finger.ResultsAll 16 island flaps were survived. Follow-up survey was 6 months to 2 years. The appearance and texture of flaps were satisfactory with sensory function being S3-S3+ grade.ConclusionThe lateral island flap with neurovascular pedicle of ring finger and middle finger is a good and reliable method to reconstruct the sensory function of thumb and forefinger pulp.
