Microsurgical free toe pulp transfer for digital reconstruction
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_D583BD5AE978
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Microsurgical free toe pulp transfer for digital reconstruction
Journal
Annals of Plastic Surgery
ISSN
0148-7043
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/1991
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
26
Number
4
Pages
341-6
Notes
Case Reports
Journal Article --- Old month value: Apr
Journal Article --- Old month value: Apr
Abstract
Posttraumatic fingertip reconstruction with a free toe pulp neurovascular flap, first described in 1979, has not been frequently reported. We present our results with 8 free transfers of the toe pulp and demonstrate the successful restoration of a well-padded and sensitive fingertip. All patients, studied with a follow-up of up to 20 months, recovered a discriminative sensibility of the thumb and main fingers, with a stationary two-point discrimination test between 5 and 12 mm and a moving two-point discrimination test between 4 and 8 mm. In spite of the good results obtained, we believe this procedure must be chosen only in certain circumstances. We present the indications and the contraindications for this digital reconstruction.
Keywords
Adult
Female
Finger Injuries/*surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Microsurgery
Surgical Flaps/*methods
Toes/blood supply/*surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Pubmed
Web of science
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