[Hueston's flap in distal digital amputations. Apropos of 43 cases].
John Hueston described an advancement rotation flap, sacrificing the innervation of the advanced skin. René Souquet proposed a modification of the technique to retain the sensitivity of the advanced skin. We reviewed 43 such flaps to compare the long term results with a median follow-up of 3 years. The mean 2PD was 6.8 mm for the classical technique and 5.9 mm for the modified flaps. The Semmes-Weinstein test was identical to the controlateral side in 77% and 92% of cases, respectively. These discrepencies were not statistically significant.
Dallassera
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Service SOS Main, Strasbourg, France.
Foucher
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*
Le lambeau de Hueston dans les amputations digitales distales. A propos de quarante-trois cas.