Modern Hospital 2017;17(5):727-728,731

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1671-332X.2017.05.032

Clinical Observation of Treatment for Deep Burn Wound on Finger by Proper Digital Artery Flap

Wangchi QIN ; Zhi LIANG ; Weiguo YANG ; Haibo LIN ; Zhengdong GUO ; Chenwei ZHANG ; Fei LIU ; Xiaolan HUO

Keywords

Proper Digital Artery; Flap; Burn Wound

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of treatment for deep burn wound on finger by proper digital artery flap.Methods From March 2013 to October 2016, 24 patients with deep burn wound on finger were treated by proper digital artery flap.Postoperative observation included wound repair, flap survival, complications and functional recovery of fingers.Results All the 24 flaps survived and no necrosis happened.The marginal abnormal circulation of flap occurred in only 5 cases, which cured by dress changing.All flaps kept well in contour, skin color, temperature and texture.Movement function of donor and recipient fingers was nearly normal.Conclusion Proper digital artery flap avoided the deficiencies distant pedicled flap, so it is a favorite choice for digital soft tissue defect caused by deep burn injury.