title: [A reverse vascular autograft finger island flap. A review of 15 cases and of the literature].
abstract: The authors discuss the indications for homodigital island flap with a reverse vascular pedicle. This flap is based on the anastomoses between the radial and ulnar digital arteries. These anastomotic branches lie between the posterior wall of the tendon sheath and the periosteum to form an arch and are named the "digitopalmar arches". The vascularization of the reverse homodigital island flap is derived by using the middle transverse palmar arch. This flap was performed successfully in 14 patients involving 15 fingers to resurface amputation of the distal phalanx. In 6 cases the flap was used as an "artery" flap, and in 9 cases as a "sensitive" homodigital island flap. The pedicle in these cases was neurovascular also containing the digital nerve. The sensitivity of the flap was obtained by neurorraphy between the transposed digital nerve of the flap and the receiving digital nerve of the recipient finger. This technique achieves cover of the tactile pad in one operative stage and provides well vascularized skin allowing early mobilization. Sensation of the flap can be restored rapidly when neurorraphy of the transposed digital nerve is performed.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Clinica Ortopedica, Modena, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Adani
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marcuzzi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Busa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pancaldi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bathia
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caroli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012677:Sensation; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000473:pathology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000473:pathology; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
vernacular_title: A propos du lambeau en îlot homodigital à contre-courant. Révision de 15 cas et de la littérature.