BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to present the results of using the hypothenar perforator free flap for fingertip reconstruction. METHODS: Between 2004 and 2012, 24 patients underwent reconstruction of fingertip defects using the hypothenar perforator free flap at our institute. RESULTS: Flap survival was complete in 22 flaps. Flap size ranged from 1.5 to 2.5 cm in width and 2.7-4.5 cm in length. Donor sites were closed primarily in all patients. Healing of all donor sites was uncomplicated, and donor-site morbidity was minimal with acceptable scarring. Long-term follow-up for more than 12 months (range, 12-51 months) was possible in 14 patients and revealed excellent flap sensibility. CONCLUSIONS: The hypothenar perforator free flap provides acceptable functional and cosmetic outcomes for the reconstruction of fingertip defects. The authors recommend that this flap should be considered as a useful option for fingertip reconstruction.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to present the results of using the hypothenar perforator free flap for fingertip reconstruction. METHODS: Between 2004 and 2012, 24 patients underwent reconstruction of fingertip defects using the hypothenar perforator free flap at our institute. RESULTS: Flap survival was complete in 22 flaps. Flap size ranged from 1.5 to 2.5 cm in width and 2.7-4.5 cm in length. Donor sites were closed primarily in all patients. Healing of all donor sites was uncomplicated, and donor-site morbidity was minimal with acceptable scarring. Long-term follow-up for more than 12 months (range, 12-51 months) was possible in 14 patients and revealed excellent flap sensibility. CONCLUSIONS: The hypothenar perforator free flap provides acceptable functional and cosmetic outcomes for the reconstruction of fingertip defects. The authors recommend that this flap should be considered as a useful option for fingertip reconstruction.
Authors: Chang Sik Pak; Ji-In Jeon; Yujin Myung; Yung Ki Lee; Byung Jun Kim; Jae Hoon Jeong; Baek-Kyu Kim Journal: Biomed Res Int Date: 2018-05-09 Impact factor: 3.411