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Volar V-Y Advancement Flaps In Reconstructing Fingertip Injuries, Sawsan Abiad
Volar V-Y Advancement Flaps In Reconstructing Fingertip Injuries, Sawsan Abiad
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
Fingertip injuries with exposed bones and joints require immediate or early closure for the preservation of function and avoidance of complications. The ideal procedure should maintain the length of the finger and cover the defect with non-tender, well-padded skin with normal sensation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the different types of volar V-Y advancement flaps in reconstructing and resurfacing injuries of the fingertips at different levels and angles. Thirty patients (N=30) sustaining fingertip injuries of variable etiology and lost components, type III & IV according to Allen’s classification were divided into two groups (n=15) …