Palmar V-Y reconstruction of proximal defects of the volar aspect of the digits.
A technique of advancing the soft tissues of the distal palm into the digits for reconstruction of proximal defects of the volar aspect of the digits with V-Y closure of the donor defect is described. Seven indications for using this procedure are illustrated in a series of 55 cases.
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North-East Thames Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, St Andrew's Hospital, Billericay.
Elliot
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012092:Replantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*