title: The application of free twin flaps in one-stage treatment of severe hand deformity.
abstract: Twin flaps from the plantar non-weight-bearing region and lower medial leg have been designed and performed in 7 patients, 1 of whom had bilateral twin flaps. The twin flaps possess different textures of tissues that are particularly suitable for repair of hand deformity involving both the palm and the dorsum. Technical points of raising twin flaps are detailed and their indications discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: W Y
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: K X
authors.initials: KX
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Gao
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors