Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The reverse dorsal metacarpal flap from the first web

  • Originals
  • Published:
European Journal of Plastic Surgery Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Summary

Experience with the distally pedicled first dorsal metacarpal flap is presented. The anatomical basis of the flap is discussed, and four examples are presented from a group of ten cases. In this series, all flaps were successful. The possibility of using a second web reverse dorsal metacarpal flap and venous reverse flap of the dorsal part of the hand is also discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Arria P, Gilbert A (1990) Lambeaux des artères interosseuses dorsales de la main. Monographie du G.E.M. Expansion Scientifique FranÇaise, Paris, 17:121–131

    Google Scholar 

  2. Dautel G, Merle M, Borrellu J, Michon J (1989) Variations anatomiques du reseau vasculaire de la premiere commissure dorsale. Application au lambeau cerf volant. Ann Chir Main 8:53–59

    Google Scholar 

  3. Early MJ (1986) The arterial supply of the thumb, first web and index and its surgical application. J Hand Surg 11:163

    Google Scholar 

  4. Early MJ, Milner R II (1987) Dorsal metacarpal flaps. Br J Plast Surg 40:337

    Google Scholar 

  5. Foucher G (1978) Le lambeau cerf volant. Ann Chir 32:593–596

    Google Scholar 

  6. Foucher G, Braun JB (1979) A new island flap transfer from the dorsum of the index to the thumb. Plast Reconstr Surg 63:334

    Google Scholar 

  7. Gilbert A, Mathoulin C, Brockman R, Romana C (1990) Lambeau veineux inverse an niveau de la main. Monographie du G.E.M. Expansion Scientifique Frangaise, Paris, 17:165–170

    Google Scholar 

  8. Levame JH, Otero C, Berdugo G (1967) Vascularisation artér-ielle des teguments de la face dorsale de la main et des doigts. Ann Chir Plast 12:316–324

    Google Scholar 

  9. Manuyama Y (1990) The reverse dorsal metacarpal flap. Br J Plast Surg 43:24–27

    Google Scholar 

  10. Vermeghen J, Monballiu G (1990) Distally based dorsal metacarpal artery island flap. Eur J Plast Surg 13:129–130

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. SOS Mains Lille Lesquin, Clinique Lille SUD, F-59810, Lesquin, France

    M. Schoofs, E. Chambon, P. Leps, F. Millot, J. Bahm & F. Lambert

Authors
  1. M. Schoofs
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. E. Chambon
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. P. Leps
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. F. Millot
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. J. Bahm
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. F. Lambert
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Schoofs, M., Chambon, E., Leps, P. et al. The reverse dorsal metacarpal flap from the first web. Eur J Plast Surg 16, 26–29 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00192702

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00192702

Key words

Search

Navigation