Repairation of composite distal soft tissue defect of thumb and finger with mini toenail flap / 中华显微外科杂志

To introduce the repairation procedure of composite distal soft tissue defect of thumb and finger with mini toenail flap. Methods From June, 2015 to June, 2018, 7 cases with composite tissue defect at 7 distal fingers, including 5 thumbs, 1 index finger and 1 middle finger, were reconstructed with mini toenail flap transfer.The flap sizes which were raised during the operation ranged from 4.5 cm×3.0 cm-3.0 cm×1.5 cm.The donor sites were covered by toe phalanx shortening, V-Y advancement flap and local pedicle flap. Microsurgical routine treatment was made after the operation, and followed-up regularly. Results Seven flaps of 7 cases completely sur-vived without any necrosis. All the wounds at the donor sites healed well. All patients were followed-up for 6-36 months. The motive, sensor and cosmetic result were satisfied. In sensory function, the two-point discrimination dis-tance could restore to be 4-6 mm. Conclusion The mini toenail flap transfer is a reliable and suggested method.It can anatomically restored the distal digit sensor function with cosmetic contour, and regain the motive, sensory func-tion and satisfied cosmetic appearance.

Half hallux toenail flap transplantation to repair the distal segment finger defect / 中华显微外科杂志

Objective To discuss the treatment of half hallux toenail flap transplantation for reconstruction of the distal segment finger defect. Methods Based on using the first plantar/dorsal metatarsal artery, or toe artery as pedicle to cut off partial toenail together with toe abdomen flap or partial toenail to repair 64 cases which include 69 fingers with distal segment complete and partial defect,the distal skin avulsion,skin tube in postoperative plastic,replantation failure and so on.Depending on the size of the donor foot wound use the first dorsal metatarsal artery,second toe artery,the perforating branch of peroneal artery or plantar metatarsal artery flap to cover the wound, and then observe the appearance of the finger and foot donor site after operation. Results The finger pulp was full and elastic,nail bed of the toe was well healing,nail groove which originated from the reconstructed nail fold was shallow,the appearance wos realistic,all feelings were recover,two-point discrimination was 4 to 5 millimeter,the donor toe was plump like the original one in appearance,patients were all satisfied with the reconstructed finger and the toe shape,after a follow-up from 3 month to 4 years. Conclusion Half hallux toenail flap transplantation is an effective way to repair the distal segment finger defect.

Application of nail skin flap of big toe connected with tibial flap of second toe in reconstruction of thumb and first web / 中华显微外科杂志

Objective To introduce 13 clinical cases of reconstructing traumatic defect on skin of thumb and first web using nail skin flap of big toe connectedwith tibial flap of second toe.Methods From May 2003 to April 2007,a series of 13 case8 of traumatic thumb and first web defect were treated by transplantation of nail skin flap of big toe connecting with tibial skin flap of second toe.Among which two total hand degloving injury cages were included too.Two kind of way according the Gilbert type of the Ist metatarsus dorsal artery were used.Results All the cases were successful and healed by first intention.The contour of reconstructed thumbs showed to be normal or approximately normal.Follow-up examination were obtained in nine cases for 3-17 postoperative months(average 7 months).Sensations of pain,touch and temperature recovered.The two-point-discrimination sensation were found to be 7-17 mm respectively.Opposition measured were 60°-85°(average 75°).All the patients can be back to work and restored activities of daily living.Conclusion In treating soft tissue defect of thumb and first web,transplantation of the nail skin flap of big toe connecting with tibial lateral skin flap Can yield ideal skin covering and exceHent motor function.

The wrap-round la flap with part toenail combined with the second simepulp flap for repair of total avulsion of fingers / 中华显微外科杂志

Objective To explore the method for repair of total avulsion of 2~4 fingers and to find the best procedure. Methods The wrap-round flap with part toenail combind with the dorsal pedical flap to repair soft tissue defect of the dorsal of finger and part of the palmar of finger, the second simepulp flap to repair soft tissue defect of the palmar of finger,transfer of two tissues with one pedicle to repair total avulsion of 2~4 fingers. Results All of 9 composite transplants in 6 cases were survived,the received areas were primary healing in 8 finger,1 case repaired by the bilateral wrap-round flaps and second simepulp flaps for index and middle finger,the distal phalanx of middle finger necrosis because of dislocation of DIP,3 months later,injury healed after the necrosis of phalanx excised,but the nail and the nail bed were dead.Except 1 case which the grafted skin necrotized in the donor area of the big toe,the rest had primary healing.All cases were followed up 6~14 months,the activity of joints were: MP 0-70,PIP 0-40.The repaired pulps had excellent appearance,the nail was fine,1 finger's mail was atrophy and 1 finger's nail was defect.The donor area had good fountion without pain and edema,the grafted skin had normal color and the activity of joints were nomal. Conclusion The wrap-round flap with part toenail combined with the second simepulp flap is a good approach in treatment of the skin avulsion injury in the finger.