Fingertip amputations: Coverage, local and regional flaps

David T. Netscher; J. B. Stephenson

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-13227-3_6

Fingertip amputations: Coverage, local and regional flaps

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In this chapter, the authors first discuss the evidence for and against using traditional alternatives to local and regional flaps. Next, the indications for using flaps are proposed, as well as a classification system that favors flap type over defect type. Various techniques are described as well as the author’s preferences. Finally, complications of flaps are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Fingertip Injuries
Subtitle of host publication	Diagnosis, Management and Reconstruction
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	97-114
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319132273
ISBN (Print)	9783319132266
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13227-3_6
State	Published - Jan 1 2015

Keywords

Heterodigital island flap
Homodigital island flap
Local flap
Retrograde flap

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Medicine(all)

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