Author/Authors :
BASAT, Salih Onur Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital - Departments of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , UGURLU, Alper Mete Istanbul University - Medical Faculty - Departments of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , AYDIN, Atakan Istanbul University - İstanbul Medicine Faculty - Departments of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , AKSAN, Tolga Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital - Departments of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey
Abstract :
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use and efficacy of digital artery perforator (DAP) flaps in fingertip reconstruction. Methods: From 2007 to 2011, 7 fingers of 5 patients (4 male, 1 female) underwent fingertip reconstruction with extended DAP flaps following traumatic fingertip amputation. Average flap size was 4.25 cm2. Results: All flaps survived except one case in which partial skin necrosis was observed and treated with wet-dressing. Donor sites were closed with full-thickness skin grafting in 5 and primarily in 2 fingers. We did not observe hypersensitivity or cold intolerance in repaired fingers. Conclusion: The DAP flap is a reliable, free-style perforator flap that can be used for all types of fingertip injuries.
