TY - JOUR
T1 - Vascularized Spare Parts Reconstruction of Hand Gunshot Injury
AU - Patrick, Nathan
AU - Payatakes, Alexander
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PY - 2017/9/1
Y1 - 2017/9/1
N2 - Reconstruction of extensive traumatic bone and soft tissue deficits in the hand often presents a significant challenge. We present a case of a gunshot wound managed with a resourceful "vascularized spare parts" reconstruction in which a single compromised digit provided two separate vascularized tissue transfers. A rarely reported pedicled phalanx restored osseous stability, a digital fillet flap achieved soft tissue coverage, and the flexor tendons reanimated the hand. An excellent functional and cosmetic result was obtained and the patient was able to return to manual labor within six months of injury.
AB - Reconstruction of extensive traumatic bone and soft tissue deficits in the hand often presents a significant challenge. We present a case of a gunshot wound managed with a resourceful "vascularized spare parts" reconstruction in which a single compromised digit provided two separate vascularized tissue transfers. A rarely reported pedicled phalanx restored osseous stability, a digital fillet flap achieved soft tissue coverage, and the flexor tendons reanimated the hand. An excellent functional and cosmetic result was obtained and the patient was able to return to manual labor within six months of injury.
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U2 - 10.1142/S0218810417720315
DO - 10.1142/S0218810417720315
M3 - Article
C2 - 28774250
AN - SCOPUS:85066849002
SN - 2424-8355
VL - 22
SP - 391
EP - 395
JO - The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume
JF - The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume
IS - 3
ER -