The proximal dorsal digital flap

Karacalar A., Ozcan M.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.21, no.7, pp.362-365, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s002380050117
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.362-365
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In 9 patients, 10 flaps based on the dorsal branches of the digital artery from the dorsum of the proximal phalanx were used to cover tissue defects on the volar aspect of the fingers. Full-thickness skin grafts were applied to the donor defects. All flaps survived completely with no donor site morbidity. This flap appears to be an easy and reliable way of covering the flexor tendon, the digital nerve and the digital artery after contracture release or for skin defects on the volar surface of the proximal phalanx.