title: Cross-arm dermis flaps for repair of dorsal finger defects.
abstract: Two cross-arm dermis flaps were successfully used to cover distal defects on the finger where tendon reconstruction was needed. Division after five days allowed early mobilisation.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Service, Mersey Regional Plastic Surgery and Burn Centre, Whiston Hospital, Merseyside.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Flemming
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Stilwell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors