[A clinical study on the extended reverse digital artery island flap].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the feasibility and clinical effect of the extended reverse digital artery island flap including dorsal digital nerve.


METHODS
Since 2001, 7 cases of pulp and digital palm defects were repaired by the extended reverse digital artery island flap including dorsal digital nerve.


RESULTS
All the flaps survived. Follow-up showed satisfactory results functionally and cosmetically with 2-PD of 6-9 mm.


CONCLUSIONS
The extended reverse digital artery island flap is a safe and feasible and an effective method for repair of finger pulp defects.
Pan
Xi-gui
XG
Department of Hand Surgery, 107th Hospital of PLA, Yantai 264002, China.
Tian
Wan-cheng
WC
Guan
Tong-xun
TX
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome