ISSN:
1435-0130
Keywords:
Thumb reconstruction
;
Osteocutaneous flap
;
Retrograde island flap
;
Anterior interosseous artery
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary An original method for thumb reconstruction by the anterior interosseous osteocutaneous island flap is presented. This flap, based on the superior perforating branch of the anterior interosseous artery, is located on the posterior aspect of the forearm, over the distal third of the radius. The dorsal vascular network of the wrist allows the flap to be raised as a retrograde island flap to reach all the parts of the first ray for reconstruction of osteocutaneous loss of the thumb. Two cases have been operated upon successfully with a satisfactory result.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00176493
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