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Microsurgical free toe pulp transfer for digital reconstruction.

B Deglise1, Y Botta

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructive, Centre des brûlés, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Free toe pulp neurovascular flaps offer successful fingertip reconstruction, restoring sensation and padding. This technique, though infrequently reported, provides good functional recovery for posttraumatic defects.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Posttraumatic fingertip injuries present reconstructive challenges.
  • Free toe pulp neurovascular flaps are a less commonly reported option for reconstruction.

Observation:

  • This study reports on 8 cases of free toe pulp flap transfers for fingertip reconstruction.
  • Follow-up extended up to 20 months.

Findings:

  • All patients achieved successful restoration of a well-padded and sensitive fingertip.
  • Discriminative sensibility recovery was noted, with stationary two-point discrimination between 5-12 mm and moving two-point discrimination between 4-8 mm.
  • The procedure demonstrated good functional outcomes.

Implications:

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  • Free toe pulp flaps are a viable option for fingertip reconstruction, offering good sensory recovery.
  • Careful patient selection based on specific indications and contraindications is crucial for optimal results.
  • This technique expands reconstructive options for complex fingertip defects.