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Syndactyly correction without skin-grafting

L Ekerot1

  • 1Department of Hand Surgery, Lund University, Malmö University Hospital, Sweden.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|June 1, 1996
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This study introduces a new surgical technique for syndactyly correction, avoiding skin grafts. The extended dorsal interdigital flap method effectively covers digits, with minimal web creep reported in follow-up cases.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Syndactyly correction often leads to skin deficiency, necessitating skin grafting.
  • Existing techniques may result in contractures or significant web creep.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel surgical technique for syndactyly correction that avoids skin grafting.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the extended dorsal interdigital flap method.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an extended dorsal interdigital flap for syndactyly web reconstruction.
  • Approximated side flaps to ensure complete digit coverage.
  • Applied the technique to 17 patients with diverse syndactyly types.

Main Results:

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  • No early postoperative complications were observed.
  • Follow-up averaged 2 years, revealing two instances of minor web creep.
  • No significant contractures were reported, indicating successful digit length coverage.

Conclusions:

  • The extended dorsal interdigital flap technique is a viable alternative to skin grafting for syndactyly.
  • This method offers the benefits of direct suture closure with an acceptable rate of web creep.