Propeller perforator flaps from the dorsal digital artery perforator chain for repairing soft tissue defects of the finger

Abstract Background When restoring the appearance and function of the fingers, hand surgeons face a challenge in choosing a suitable surgical method to repair finger skin defects. Methods In this study, we designed a long elliptical flap based on a propeller perforator flap and located slightly towa...

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Main Authors: Haoliang Hu, Hong Chen, Jinjiong Hong, Weisheng Mao, Mintao Tian, Liping Wang, Jianghui Dong, Xueyuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0649-7