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J Reconstr Microsurg 2012; 28(04): 251-256
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1306374
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Arcus Venosus Dorsalis Pedis Graft to Restore the Superficial Palmar Arch in Devascularized Hands

Shen Liu
1   Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
,
Jun-Jian Liu
2   Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
,
Sheng-He Liu
1   Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
,
Zheng-Dong Cai
2   Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
,
Kevin Chung
3   Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
,
Cun-Yi Fan
1   Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P.R. China
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06 November 2011

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12 March 2012 (online)

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Abstract

For complex amputation injuries and anatomical characteristic of the metacarpus, restoration to the superficial palmar arch in severe devascularized or amputated hands remains a daunting challenge. In this article, we treated a series of five cases using an arcus venosus dorsalis pedis (AVDP) graft to restore the superficial palmar arches in devascularized hands. All hands survived and satisfying function was gained. The AVDP graft may be a suitable option to restore the superficial palmar arch in devascularized hands.

Keywords

arcus venosus dorsalis pedis - devascularized hand - superficial palmar arch
 

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