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Miriam Alonso-Carpio^1,2,3,4,5,6, Alberto Pérez-García^1,2,3,4,5,6, Alessandro Thione^1,2,3,4,5,6

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Summary

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Arterialized venous free flaps from the forearm offer an alternative for hand and digit soft tissue reconstruction when local flaps fail. Surgeons should use shunt restriction to improve flap survival.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery

Background:

Soft tissue defects of the hand and digits are common, often necessitating specialized reconstructive techniques.
Free flaps are employed when local tissue flaps are insufficient for defect reconstruction.
Challenges in free flap reconstruction include managing tissue volume and vessel diameter discrepancies.

Observation:

Arterialized venous free flaps harvested from the forearm present a viable option for addressing these challenges.
This technique involves utilizing venous conduits that have been arterialized to overcome limitations of traditional free flaps.
The forearm serves as a donor site, providing suitable tissue for reconstruction.

Findings:

Arterialized venous free flaps can effectively manage discrepancies in tissue volume and vessel diameter.
Implementation of shunt restriction procedures during the use of arterialized venous free flaps is crucial.
These procedures are shown to significantly enhance the viability and success rate of the flaps.

Implications:

This reconstructive method expands the armamentarium for treating complex hand and digit soft tissue defects.
The findings suggest a practical approach to improve outcomes in microsurgical reconstruction.
Further research may explore long-term outcomes and broader applications of this technique in reconstructive surgery.