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Fingertip Amputations: Coverage, Local and Regional Flaps

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In this chapter, the authors first discuss the evidence for and against using traditional alternatives to local and regional flaps. Next, the indications for using flaps are proposed, as well as a classification system that favors flap type over defect type. Various techniques are described as well as the author’s preferences. Finally, complications of flaps are discussed.

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  1. Division of Plastic Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Cornell University, 6624 Fannin, Suite 2730, 77030, Houston, TX, USA

    Prof. David T. Netscher MD

  2. Weill Medical College, Cornell University, Houston, TX, USA

    Prof. David T. Netscher MD

  3. Deparment of Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery, St. Luke’s Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX, USA

    Prof. David T. Netscher MD

  4. Hand and Microsurgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA

    J.B. Stephenson IV MD

  5. The Craniofacial & Plastic Surgery Center of Houston, 920 Frostwood, Suite 690, 77024, Houston, TX, USA

    J.B. Stephenson IV MD

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  1. Uniformed Services University Health Sciences Center, Rockville, Maryland, USA

    Leo M. Rozmaryn

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Netscher, D., Stephenson, J. (2015). Fingertip Amputations: Coverage, Local and Regional Flaps. In: Rozmaryn, L. (eds) Fingertip Injuries. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13227-3_6

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