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First Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap
Book chapter

First Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap

Nicholas Galardi and Zubin J. Panthaki
Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, pp.389-390
Springer International Publishing
2016-12-31
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_93

Abstract

Dorsal First dorsal metacarpal artery First web space Palmar surface defect Pedicle flap Second metacarpal Thumb defect
This chapter details essential steps of a first dorsal metacarpal artery flap procedure. The dorsal flap is harvested with the first dorsal metacarpal artery providing blood supply; the pedicle is mobilized and inset into the defect site. A full-thickness skin graft from the antecubital fossa is applied to the flap donor site. Indications, possible complications, essential steps, postoperative care, and operative dictation are included.

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