Fingertip reconstruction using a volar flap based on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To present a new neurovascular island flap for fingertip reconstruction.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Based on the transverse palmar branch of the digital artery, this flap was designed on the volar side of a digit and reversed to repair the fingertip defects.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>12 fingers in 11 patients were reconstructed using this flap. Of them, 11 flaps survived and one necrosed. The contour of the reconstructed fingers looked well.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This new neurovascular island flap provides excellent padding and sensation for fingertip reconstruction. The technique is simple.</p>