Reconstruction of Extensive Volar Finger Defects with Double Cross-Finger Flaps

Bührer G, Arkudas A, Ludolph I, Horch RE, Taeger C (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Book Volume: 4

Pages Range: E693-

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000601

Abstract

Cross-finger flaps still represent a viable option to reconstruct small- to medium-sized full-thickness finger defects but they are not commonly used if larger areas have to be covered. We present 2 cases showing a simple and pragmatic approach with homodigital double cross-finger flaps to reconstruct extensive volar finger soft-tissue defects. We observed very low donor-site morbidity and excellent functional and aesthetic outcomes. Furthermore, there is no need for microsurgical techniques or equipment when using this method. Although this case report only addresses volar defects, one might also think of applying this concept to dorsal defects using reversed double cross-finger flaps.

Authors with CRIS profile

Gregor Bührer Medizinische Fakultät Andreas Arkudas Medizinische Fakultät Ingo Ludolph Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery Raymund Horch Professur für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie Christian Taeger Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery

How to cite

APA:

Bührer, G., Arkudas, A., Ludolph, I., Horch, R.E., & Taeger, C. (2016). Reconstruction of Extensive Volar Finger Defects with Double Cross-Finger Flaps. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 4(4), E693-. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000601

MLA:

Bührer, Gregor, et al. "Reconstruction of Extensive Volar Finger Defects with Double Cross-Finger Flaps." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 4.4 (2016): E693-.

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