Homodigital reverse pedicle island flap for reconstruction of the great toe

Authors
Niranjan, NS Vanstralen, P
Citation
Ns. Niranjan et P. Vanstralen, Homodigital reverse pedicle island flap for reconstruction of the great toe, BR J PL SUR, 53(6), 2000, pp. 499-502
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00071226 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
499 - 502
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1226(200009)53:6<499:HRPIFF>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
A new homodigital reverse pedicle island flap is described for the reconstr uction of the distal part of the great toe. It involves only a single stage procedure with minimal donor site morbidity and provides a good cosmetic r esult. Its use in two successful reconstructions is described. (C) 2000 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons.