The Brunelli reversed flow pedicle flap from the thumb.
A reversed flow pedicle flap based on the dorsoulnar collateral vascular supply to the thumb, originally described by F. Brunelli, was used to cover a large volar defect of the little finger. The versatility of the flap, the possibility of innervation, and minimal donor-site morbidity give it advantages over the simple cross-finger and even the innervated cross-finger flaps.
Kumar
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Satku
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Liu
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D000328:Adult; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb