[Fingertip reconstruction using a volar flap based on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery].
OBJECTIVE
To present a new neurovascular island flap for fingertip reconstruction.


METHODS
Based on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery, this flap was designed on the volar side of a digit and reversed to repair the fingertip defects.


RESULTS
12 fingers in 11 patients were reconstructed using this flap. Of them, 11 flaps survived and one necrosed. The contour of the reconstructed fingers looked well.


CONCLUSIONS
This new neurovascular island flap provides excellent padding and sensation for fingertip reconstruction. The technique is simple.
Hu
Hong-Tai
HT
The Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Chen
Wen-Hua
WH
Liu
Wen-Chao
WC
Hang
Qun-Wu
QW
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D055815:Young Adult