[Expanded pedicled forearm flap for reconstruction of multiple finger amputations].
Soft-tissue injuries of the hand frequently require flap coverage to preserve structures damaged at the time of injury or to facilitate later reconstruction. The radial forearm flap makes local tissue readily available and offers a simple method of reconstruction. Secondary augmentation of the skin flap by means of tissue expansion appears to be a useful alternative to improve the possibilities of reconstruction. This case report describes a primary reconstruction of a hand with multiple finger amputations using both techniques: Forearm flap and tissue expansion.
Abteilung für Plastische Wiederherstellungschirurgie-Schwerbrandverletztenzentrum, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Spanien.
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Alvarez Jorge
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Martelo Villar
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015626:Tissue Expansion