title: [Clinical use of the C-shaped cross finger flap].
abstract: The C-shaped cross finger flap is an axial flap based on the digital vascular bundle either distally or proximally. We have successfully used this flap to repair different defects of the finger in 12 cases. The flap can be made rather big and the operation is easy. The surgical technique and the advantages and disadvantages are described.
authors.affiliation: Hangzhou Plastic Surgery Hospital.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*