The Reverse Pedicle Heterodigital Cross-Finger Island Flap

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. GERMANN ◽  
S. RÜTSCHLE ◽  
N. KANIA ◽  
T. RAFF

The use of the reverse pedicle island flap as a heterodigital cross-finger flap is reported in five patients in whom conventional cross-finger flaps or homodigital flaps could not be used. All flaps survived and patient satisfaction was high. However, the indication for the flap must be considered carefully as the dissection is technically demanding and there is some donor site morbidity.

Author(s):  
Silvano Ferrari ◽  
Andrea Ferri ◽  
Bernardo Bianchi ◽  
Chiara Copelli ◽  
Pietro Boni ◽  
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1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. S. NIRANJAN ◽  
J. R. ARMSTRONG

A single stage homodigital reverse pedicle island flap is described for the repair of volar or dorsal tissue loss on the finger or thumb. Donor site morbidity is minimal, and the length of the digit is preserved. Satisfactory function results in 25 patients are presented.


2014 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. C. Benditte-Klepetko ◽  
F. Lutgendorff ◽  
T. Kästenbauer ◽  
M. Deutinger ◽  
C. M. A. M. van der Horst

Background and Aims: Breast reconstruction has been shown to improve quality of life. However, factors involved in long-term patient satisfaction are largely unknown. Our aim was to evaluate patient satisfaction and donor-site morbidity in five types of breast reconstruction. Material and Methods: A prospectively collected database of all breast surgery patients at Hospital Rudolfstiftung, Vienna, Austria, was searched for five types of breast reconstruction (2000–2006): implant, latissimus dorsi-flap, latissimus dorsi-flap with implant, free transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous-flap, and deep inferior epigastric perforator-flap. Patients were sent a study-specific questionnaire to assess satisfaction. Short-form 36-item health survey was used to analyze (quality of life), and complication data were retrieved from the database and assessed during a follow-up visit. Results: There were 257 patients identified, of whom, 126 responded to the survey (17 implant, 5 latissimus dorsi + implant, 64 latissimus dorsi, 22 transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous, and 18 deep inferior epigastric perforator reconstructions). No statistical differences were found in complication or reoperation rates. Deep inferior epigastric perforator–flap patients were significantly more satisfied compared to patients from the implant group ( p = 0.007). However, there was no significant difference regarding quality of life scores among the groups. After logistic regression analysis, only “impairment on daily life” showed to be independently correlated with patient satisfaction. This contrary to both operation type and complication rate which did not correlate with patient satisfaction. Conclusions: Our results indicate that operation type, complication rate, and revision rate did not independently correlate with patient satisfaction. Therefore, to further improve patient satisfaction, future research should be focused on other pro-operative factors, for example, patient education, expectations, and personality characteristics.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
F. Nangole Wanjala ◽  
Ajujo Martin

Deep sacral wounds are best covered by flaps. Posterior thigh flaps have routinely been used to cover such wounds. The flap can however be modified as an island flap. Two patients with extensive sacral wounds were managed with island posterior thigh flaps. Both patients were admitted secondary to road traffic accident with subsequent soft tissue loss of the sacral area. The sacral defects in both patients were approximately 17 cm by 23 cm in dimensions. Unilateral island posterior thigh flap was raised and used to cover the wounds. Postoperatively both patients did well; the donor site and recipient sites healed without any complications. Island posterior thigh flap is thus an option in covering extensive defects of the sacral area. The flap is reliable and easy to raise and has minimal donor site morbidity. By raising it as an island flap the dog ear defect is avoided and the flap is able to be tunneled under the gluteal muscle. This maneuver enables the flap to be advanced further allowing it to cover more distal and extensive defects.


1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parintosa Atmodiwirjo ◽  
Sachraswaty Laidding

Background: Reconstruction of distal phalangeal defects with exposure of bone, tendon, or joint can be a difficult reconstructive problem, particularly since immediate coverage is of paramount importance for preserving function. The objectives of distal phalangeal defect or fingertip reconstruction included preservation of functional length and sensibility, prevention of symptomatic neuromas, acceptable donor site morbidity, the absence of cold intolerance, mineralization of aesthetic deformity, and quick return to occupational activities.Patients and Method: A review of one case, 26 years old male with phalangeal defect at tip to radial site of 3th finger of right hand, with tendon and bone exposed. After adequate debridement, shape and size of the defect are measured, the flap designed at the ulnar site of the same finger and the vascular of the flap is marked to palmar arch. Lazy “S” incision performed, donor flap is elevated with pedicle and transferred to the recipient site. Donor site was covered up with skin graft. Result: After follow up the homo digital island flap was healed nicely and the skin graft take was 100%, length is less diminish, sensibility conformed with two-point description, joint flexibility is good.Summary: Homodigital island flap is a useful safe option for fingertip or distal phalangeal reconstruction because it offers multiple advantages in comparison with advancement, regional, and free flaps, with an almost negligible donor site defect and can be done in a 1-stage procedure.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 3802
Author(s):  
Philipp Streckbein ◽  
Mathias Meier ◽  
Christopher Kähling ◽  
Jan-Falco Wilbrand ◽  
Tobias Langguth ◽  
...  

Precise fitting and immobilisation of bone transplants at the recipient site is of utmost importance for the healing process. With the help of the standardised Osseo Transfer System, the recipient site is adjusted to the graft, rather than vice versa as it is typically done. The aim of this study was to analyse donor-site morbidity after harvesting cylindrical bone grafts from the retromolar region using the Osseo Transfer System. The patient satisfaction with the surgical procedures was also evaluated. All patients treated with this standardised reconstruction method between 2006 and 2013 at the Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, were included in this study. Complications were recorded and evaluated. Bone graft success and patient satisfaction were documented with a questionnaire, and then confirmed by clinical and radiological follow-up examinations. Fifty-four patients were treated and 64 harvested cylindrical autologous bone grafts were transplanted. In all cases, dental implants could be inserted after bone healing. One patient lost an implant, associated with failure of the bone graft. Six patients who were examined continued to show neurological disorders in locally limited areas. No complete or long-term damage of the inferior alveolar nerve occurred. More than 94% (n = 52) of the patients were ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with the results and would recommend this surgical treatment to other patients. The standardised Osseo Transfer was an effective treatment option for small and mid-sized alveolar ridge augmentations. A low donor-site morbidity rate and a high transplant success rate were verified. The Osseo Transfer System demonstrated to be a reliable surgical technique without major complications. We highly recommend this surgical augmentation procedure as a surgical treatment for local bone defects.


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