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Free “mini” flaps for reconstruction of the
digits Min-Hsiang Hung1, Kuo-Feng Huang1, Wai-Nang Chao2
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
2Division of Plastic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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*The authors have nothing to disclose for financial interest.
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Objective
• Reconstructions of the digits are usually achieved by homodigital flaps, heterodigital flaps or vascular island flaps from the hand or forearm.
• In this study, we present our experience using free mini flaps for the reconstructions of the digits.
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Materials and Methods
• From May 2006 to April 2013, there were 16 patients with 19 digits treated with free “mini” flaps in our hospital.
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Results
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Case Presentation-Case 1
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Free dorsal metacarpal artery flap , size: 3x2 cm
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Case Presentation-Case 2
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Free partial toe flap: size 6x 1.5 cm
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Case Presentation-Case 3
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Free chimeric groin flapSize: 8x1.5 and 7x1.5 cm
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Case Presentation-Case 4
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Free groin osteocutaneous flapBone: 2x1, Skin:8x6 cm
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Significance of the findings
• The free ‘mini’ flap is a reliable and safe alternative for digital coverage.
• Using dorsal metacarpal artery flap for dorsal finger coverage, partial toe flap for pulp reconstruction and groin flap for multiple finger coverage and bone lengthening is recommended.
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