Use of Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flaps in Post Burn Reconstruction – Two Cases Report
Journal Title: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) - Year 2011, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Perforator flaps based on the dorsal metacarpal arteries, islanded on a reverse flow pattern are used for reconstruction of two patients respectively with an unstable scar located on the MCP joints and a severe contracture of the ring finger, with full survival and excellent long term results.
Authors and Affiliations
Sokol Isaraj| Service of Burns and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa” of Tirana, Tirana, Albania
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- EP ID EP8803
- DOI 10.3889/MJMS.1857-5773.2011.0164
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