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- Title
Reconstruction of fingers after electrical injury using lateral tarsal artery flap.
- Authors
Minghua Zhang; Mitao Huang; Pihong Zhang; Pengfei Liang; Licheng Ren; Jizhang Zeng; Jie Zhou; Xiong Liu; Tinghong Xie; Xiaoyuan Huang
- Abstract
Objective: Electrical injuries to the fingers account for the majority of total severe burns that occur each year. While several types of flaps have been used in covering finger defects, all have limitations or disadvantages. The purpose of this study was to introduce our clinical experiences of using the lateral tarsal artery (LTA) flap to successfully restore fingers after electrical injury. Patients and methods: From 2005 to 2012, 10 patients with 14 severe electrical burns to their fingers, including six thumbs and four index and four middle fingers, were treated with LTA flap. The wound size ranged from 2.0x3.0 cm to 3.5x5.0 cm. The flap with free tendon graft was used to repair the tendon defect in four cases, free nerve graft was used to repair the feeling defect in two cases, and the flap with nerve was used to repair the feeling defect in two cases. All the patients were followed up for 3 months to 2 years. Results: All skin flaps adhered successfully and there were no complications. All patients were satisfied with the esthetic appearance and functional outcome of the finger reconstruction. Conclusion: LTA flap is a reliable method to restore fingers after severe electrical injuries.
- Subjects
ELECTRICAL injuries; FINGER injuries; NERVE grafting; THERAPEUTIC complications; TENDONS
- Publication
Therapeutics & Clinical Risk Management, 2017, Vol 13, p855
- ISSN
1176-6336
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/TCRM.S131815