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KMID : 0621520120170040183
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Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
2012 Volume.17 No. 4 p.183 ~ p.190
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Reconstruction of the Digit Using Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap
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Park Sun-Hee
Kim Hak-Soo
Kim Seong-Eon
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Abstract
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Purpose: We reported the results of the digit reconstruction using anterolateral thigh perforator flap followed by delayed debulking operation.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients with digital injury who underwent anterolateral thigh perforator flap and delayed debulking operation. Ten digits in 8 patients were included. Three months after the last operation, the circumferences of the reconstructed digits were measured.
Results: There were no partial or complete flap necrosis. Average circumferences of the reconstructed digits were 111 percent (range: 104-120 percent) of those of the normal digits.
Conclusion: Anterolateral thigh perforater flap and delayed debulking operation is a good option for the reconstruction of the large soft tissue defect of the digit.
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KEYWORD
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Digit, Soft tissue defect, Anterolateral thigh perforator flap
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