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Treatment of fingertip defect with reversed digital artery island flap through superficial vein anastomosis
Author(s) -
Lan Xianfeng,
Huang Yuming,
Guo Liang,
Lin Jingui
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/ans.16698
Subject(s) - medicine , anastomosis , surgery , vein , superficial vein , perioperative , venous congestion , incidence (geometry) , artery , physics , optics
Reversed digital artery island flap is a safe and effective method for the treatment of fingertip defects. Anastomosis of the superficial veins and reduction of the flap area and surgical time may significantly reduce the incidence of venous congestion.