Downloads: 113
Informative Article | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017
Review of Cross-Finger Flaps ? Indications and Modifications
Dr. Mohieb Mustak Ahmed [2] | Dr. Aravind L Rao
Abstract: Background Cross-finger flaps, over time, have become the one of the best reconstructive method in order to reconstruct fingers with significant soft tissue loss. Through various advancements and modifications, this technique helps deal with various types of finger injuries. Patients and methods This study comprised of 21 patients with finger injuries with exposed vital structures, undergoing cross-finger flaps or its modifications in FMMCH under the Department of Plastic Surgery from November 2014 to November 2015. Results All patients showed a survival of the flap and a good wound healing without complications. The functional and aesthetic results were satisfactory in all patients, the average DASH score was 16.2, after an average follow-up of 10 months. Conclusion The technique of cross-finger flap and its various modifications used in our study provide durable cover of suitable dimensions at the most appropriate area, enabling coverage of the exposed vital structures, with minimal morbidity.
Keywords: Cross-finger flap, reverse cross finger flap, dorsal flag flap, distally-based flap
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017,
Pages: 2299 - 2303
Similar Articles with Keyword 'flap'
Downloads: 1 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Case Studies, Medical Surgical, India, Volume 11 Issue 6, June 2022
Pages: 501 - 505Surgical Modalities for Post Burn First Web Space Contracture Reconstruction
Dr Shikha Bansal | Dr Pradeep Gupta
Downloads: 2 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙2
Research Paper, Medical Surgical, Bangladesh, Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023
Pages: 1931 - 1938Comparison between Anterolateral Thigh Flap and Radial Forearm Free Flap in Head-Neck Cancer Reconstruction
Dr. Md. Jahin Tareq Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Shaharior Arafat Shawrave