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J Reconstr Microsurg 2006; 22(1): 037-040
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-931905
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Single-Stage Reconstruction of the Flexor Mechanism of the Fingers with a Free Vascularized Tendon Flap: Case Report

Pedro C. Cavadas1 , Xavier Mir2
  • 1Division of Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Centro de Rehabilitación de Levante, Valencia, Spain
  • 2Division of Hand Surgery Hospital Universitario de Traumatología Vall d'Hebrón e Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain
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Accepted: September 20, 2005

Publication Date:
19 January 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The reconstruction of the flexor tendon in zones I and II of a ring finger in a single stage, using a free vascularized tendon graft, is reported in a single clinical case. The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tendon of the same finger was freely transferred based on a vascular branch off the ulnar vessels. The ulnar artery was reconstructed with an end-to-end anastomosis, and the free flap was connected to the superficial palmar arch. The functional result was satisfactory.

KEYWORDS

Vascularized tendon graft - free flap - flexor tendon reconstruction

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Pedro C CavadasM.D. Ph.D. 

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