J Reconstr Microsurg 2001; 17(8): 607-610
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18815
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Distally-Based Forearm Flow-Through Flaps for Emergency Finger Revascularization

Olafs Libermanis, Gundars Krauklis, Martins Kapickis, Janis Krustins, Aivars Tihonovs
  • Center for Plastic, Hand and Microsurgery of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
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Publication Date:
05 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This paper reports the authors' experience with the use of distally-based forearm flaps as flow-through flaps for revascularization of distal parts of the hand, by simultaneous coverage of traumatic soft-tissue defects. Two clinical cases are presented and the pertinent literature is reviewed.

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