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Extended applications of distally based axial adipofascial flaps for hand and digits defects.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20005789     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Reverse axial adipofascial flaps use subcutaneous tissue of the laterodigital and dorsal metacarpal or digital areas. They are sited on the arterial branches anastomosing the volar and dorsal arterial networks of the fingers. These flaps allow coverage of wide and distal defects. Metacarpal flaps were used for defects on the proximal phalanx, and digital flaps for the defects over the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPj) and further distally of the thumb and fingers. A series of 18 cases is reviewed. Dissection of the flap is easy, fast and preserves the collateral nerve and artery of the finger. Skin defects were combined with bone, joint or tendon exposure. The flaps we used were reliable, and bone, joint and tendon reconstruction could be performed at the same time. Procedures were performed in an outpatient setting. Patients were allowed to mobilise the hand as early as possible. The results showed partial distal necrosis in one case and partial loss of the overlying skin graft in two cases, who resolved spontaneously. Donor-site morbidity was minimal.
Authors:
D Camporro; D Vidal; D Robla
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2009-12-14
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS     Volume:  63     ISSN:  1878-0539     ISO Abbreviation:  J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-24     Completed Date:  2011-01-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101264239     Medline TA:  J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2117-22     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2009 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Central University Hospital of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain. dcamporro@arquired.es
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Arthrodesis / methods*
Female
Finger Injuries / radiography,  surgery*
Fractures, Bone / surgery
Hand Injuries / surgery*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
Splints
Surgical Flaps*
Young Adult

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