title: [Applied anatomy and clinical application of the reverse dorsal metacarpal flap].
abstract: The dorsal metacarpal vessels contribute to the fascial plexus which supplies the skin of the dorsum of the hand. We have successfully used 11 reverse dorsal metacarpal flap based on the dorsal metacarpal arteries. The design and use of the reverse dorsal metacarpal flap are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, second Aff. Hosp. Harbin Medical University.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods