Application of concatenated arterialized venous flaps in finger reconstruction

Yu Te Lin*, Charles Yuen Yung Loh

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Venous flaps from the distal volar forearm are said to be suitable flaps for finger reconstruction. The pliability of the forearm venous flap makes it easy to follow the curvature of the finger contour. The thickness of the flap makes it appropriate as a flap for finger resurfacing. Following the venous network at the palmar forearm, diverse patterns of the venous flaps can be designed. This article describes the use of a 2-concatenated paddle, flow-through arterialized venous flap design for simultaneous resurfacing of 2 separate defects on a single digit. A technique that can be used to reduce postoperative venous congestion will be highlighted in this article.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)292-295
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Plastic Surgery
Volume82
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 03 2019
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • shunt restriction
  • venous congestion
  • venous flaps

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