Reconstruction of a pulp defect using a free finger-pulp flap from a non-replantable digit.
We report a case of finger-pulp reconstruction after traumatic multidigital amputation injury. A freefinger-pulp flap was raised from a non-replantable amputated digit and successfully transferred to provide a satisfactory well-padded sensate fingertip with an excellent cosmetic appearance.
Terán
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Department of Plastic Surgery, General Yague Hospital, Burgos, Spain.
Araya
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Casado
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000637:transplantation*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps