Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Primary Fingertip Reconstruction Using a Reverse Homodigital Island Flap: A Systematic Review.

Joshua XuJacob Y CaoDavid J GrahamRichard D LawsonBrahman Shankar Sivakumar

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2021)

Reverse homodigital island flaps can be performed safely with excellent outcomes. To minimize complications, care is taken during dissection and insetting, with extensive rehabilitation adhered to postoperatively. Prospective studies assessing outcomes of RHIF compared with other reconstruction techniques would be beneficial.

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