Neo-digit functional reconstruction of mutilating hand injury using transplantation of multiple composite tissue flaps.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Functional reconstruction of mutilating hand injuries poses a challenge to the surgeon. We present our experience with use of multiple composite tissue flaps transplant for functional reconstruction of hand in patients with mutilating hand injuries. The associated merits and demerits of these surgical approaches are briefly discussed.

Methods

From August 2004 to October 2014, functional reconstruction of hand with transplantation of multiple composite tissue flaps was performed in 8 patients. These included the toe with dorsal pedis artery flap, the reverse posterior interosseous artery flap, and the anterolateral thigh flap. Mean interval from injury to functional reconstruction was 10.6 days.

Results

All transplanted skin flaps and reconstructed neofingers s

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5058871 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature