Long-term outcomes of homodigital neurovascular island flap reconstruction of fingertip injuries in children.

ABSTRACT: We evaluated the long-term functional and cosmetic results of homodigital neurovascular island flap (NIF) used to reconstruct extensive pulp defects with bone exposure in children. Twenty-three children (mean age 4.8 years, range 1-10 years) with fingertip injuries were reconstructed with a pedicled homodigital NIF and evaluated in terms of sensation quality, cold intolerance, scar formation, nail deformity, range of motion and overall finger length at a mean follow up of 7.8 years (range 2-13). Eleven patients reported cold sensitivity in the operated fingertip, and 15 presented with hook nail deformities at the final follow-up. The total active motion of the injured finger was significantly lower than that of the uninjured side (p < 0.001). NIFs is a safe, reliable reconstructive

SUBMITTER: Yildirim T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9459358 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature