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Subcutaneous pedicle hypothenar island flap.

Y Kinoshita1, T Kojima, Y Hirase

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
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The hypothenar skin has a rich blood supply from the palmar ulnar artery and hypothenar branches. This vascularity allows for a reliable subcutaneous pedicle flap for reconstructive surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Understanding the vascularity of the hand is crucial for reconstructive procedures.
  • The hypothenar eminence is a potential donor site for flaps, but its blood supply requires detailed investigation.

Observation:

  • Anatomical and radiological studies were conducted to map the blood supply to the hypothenar skin.
  • The investigation confirmed a rich arterial network supplying the hypothenar region.

Findings:

  • The hypothenar skin receives substantial blood supply via branches from the palmar ulnar artery and specific hypothenar branches.
  • This abundant vascularization facilitates the successful harvesting of a subcutaneous pedicle flap.

Implications:

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  • The described subcutaneous pedicle flap technique offers a viable option for reconstructive surgery.
  • Clinical application in 7 patients demonstrates the procedure's efficacy and advantages in tissue reconstruction.