[Use of a narrow pedicled cross-finger flap to repair defects of the fingertip].
A narrow pedicled cross-finger flap procedure for repair of fingertip defect is described. Its shape resembles that of the so-called flag flap. This technique was applied to 15 cases (17 fingers) and satisfactory results were obtained. The advantages include easy to rotate, comfortable positioning and avoidance of joint contracture.
Wu
X J
XJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps