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Use of a reverse cross-finger flap as a vascularized vein graft carrier in ring avulsion injuries
D L Martin1, I B Kaplan, J M Kleinert
1Christine K. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Micro Surgery, Louisville, Ky.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|January 1, 1990
Abstract:
We describe the use of a reverse cross-finger pedicle flap, previously described by Atasoy, that carries veins used as vascularized grafts to restore venous drainage in ring avulsion injuries. In addition, vascularized soft tissue is provided to cover extensor tendon and exposed bone.