MODIFIED V-Y VOLAR FLAP(ATASOY) TO COVER THE FINGER TIP AMPUTATION
Purpose: Inadequate mobility of Atasoy and Kutler V-Y ap Method: Prospective clinical study Result: Adequate mobility was achieved to cover the stumps of terminal amputation of ngers Conclusion: Modied V-Y volar ap which is reliable and can be easily executed by junior reconstructive surgeons with good postoperative outcome in terms of sensation, length and appearance Summary: Inadequate mobility of Atasoy's V-Y advancement ap to cover the nger tip raw area prompted us to modify the Atasoy's technique. Both the digital neurovascular bundles are identied and included in this modication, thereby, increasing the mobility and reliability with good recovery of function, sensation and appearance. None of aps was lost out of twenty two nger amputations treated by this modied technique. This technique can be easily executed by junior trainee doctors as we incorporate the relatively larger vessels(unlike the digital perforators)which are easily identied by simple loupe magnication.
