The combined use of a pedicled Scarpa's fascia flap and a groin flap for simultaneous coverage of dorsal and palmar finger defects.
A case is reported in which the dorsal and palmar aspects of the fingers in a severely crushed hand were covered by combining a pedicled Scarpa's fascia flap and a groin flap. Secondary heterotopic finger transposition was additionally performed to restore satisfactory hand function. An acceptable result was obtained.
Koncilia
H F
HF
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Endoscopic Plastic Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria.
Worseg
A P
AP
Kuzbari
R
R
Holle
J
J
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D005205:Fascia; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps