Research Article

Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap

Volume: 49 Number: 1 March 19, 2015
  • Haluk Ozcanli
  • Gamze Bektas
  • Ali Cavit
  • Ahmet Duymaz
  • O. Koray Coskunfirat
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Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to present our findings for the use of the digital artery perforator (DAP) flap in the covering of digital pulp defects.

Methods: The study included 15 patients who underwent reconstruction of the fingertip using a DAP flap between July 2007 and February 2012. The blood supply of the perforator island flap was based on the distal and either radial or ulnar sides of the digit. Donor sites were closed using skin grafting in all cases. Static two-point discrimination (s2PD) and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament (SWM) testing was performed at the final follow-up to determine extension loss and sensorial improvement.

Results: Mean follow-up was 22 (range: 7 to 62) months. Flaps size was between 2x1 cm and 2.5x1.5 cm. Temporary venous congestion was observed in 12 of the 15 patients and was without complication. All patients returned to their normal daily activities and work within an average of 39 (range: 30 to 45) days. Mean two-point discrimination was 5.3 mm and SWM test results were between 3.61 and 4.56 at the final follow-up.

Conclusion: The DAP flap appears to be a reliable procedure with several advantages as a single-stage operating procedure, easy to harvest, good sensory recovery and preservation of digital arteries.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Haluk Ozcanli This is me

Gamze Bektas This is me

Ali Cavit This is me

Ahmet Duymaz This is me

O. Koray Coskunfirat This is me

Publication Date

March 19, 2015

Submission Date

March 19, 2015

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2015 Volume: 49 Number: 1

APA
Ozcanli, H., Bektas, G., Cavit, A., Duymaz, A., & Coskunfirat, O. K. (2015). Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 49(1), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049
AMA
1.Ozcanli H, Bektas G, Cavit A, Duymaz A, Coskunfirat OK. Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2015;49(1):18-22. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049
Chicago
Ozcanli, Haluk, Gamze Bektas, Ali Cavit, Ahmet Duymaz, and O. Koray Coskunfirat. 2015. “Reconstruction of Fingertip Defects With Digital Artery Perforator Flap”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 49 (1): 18-22. https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049.
EndNote
Ozcanli H, Bektas G, Cavit A, Duymaz A, Coskunfirat OK (March 1, 2015) Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 49 1 18–22.
IEEE
[1]H. Ozcanli, G. Bektas, A. Cavit, A. Duymaz, and O. K. Coskunfirat, “Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 18–22, Mar. 2015, doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049.
ISNAD
Ozcanli, Haluk - Bektas, Gamze - Cavit, Ali - Duymaz, Ahmet - Coskunfirat, O. Koray. “Reconstruction of Fingertip Defects With Digital Artery Perforator Flap”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 49/1 (March 1, 2015): 18-22. https://doi.org/10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049.
JAMA
1.Ozcanli H, Bektas G, Cavit A, Duymaz A, Coskunfirat OK. Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2015;49:18–22.
MLA
Ozcanli, Haluk, et al. “Reconstruction of Fingertip Defects With Digital Artery Perforator Flap”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 49, no. 1, Mar. 2015, pp. 18-22, doi:10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049.
Vancouver
1.Haluk Ozcanli, Gamze Bektas, Ali Cavit, Ahmet Duymaz, O. Koray Coskunfirat. Reconstruction of fingertip defects with digital artery perforator flap. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2015 Mar. 1;49(1):18-22. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0049