Nakazawa H, Nozaki M, Kikuchi Y, Honda T, Isago T, Sasaki K
Successful reconstruction of the ring finger using a twisted toe flap. [Case Reports, Journal Article]
J Reconstr Microsurg 2004 Nov; 20(8):615-9; discussion 620.
There have been many case reports of thumb reconstruction using wraparound flaps, toe-to-thumb transfer, and twisted toe flaps but, to the authors' knowledge, there have been no previous reports of reconstruction of total ring finger deficit. In this report, they present a case of successful reconstruction of the ring finger amputated proximal to the proximal-interphalangeal joint, using a twisted toe flap and simultaneous application of a free groin flap to the donor site. Use of the modified twisted toe flap is suggested to be a cosmetically useful method for reconstruction of the ring finger.
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