FREE ARTERIALIZED VENOUS FLAP FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DEFECTS OF THE HAND - NEW MODIFICATIONS

Arterialized venous flaps were used in 13 cases for reconstruction of defects in the hand. The flap was used as a fascial venous flap in thr ee cases, and as a sensory venous flap in three cases. In three cases, the flap was designed as an ipsilateral pedicled flap, similar to a s tandard free flap, instead of as a contralateral pedicled type. Ten fl aps survived completely. Two flaps underwent superficial necrosis, wit h viable subcutaneous-tissue layers.