Summary
The reconstruction of the third web space in Apert syndactyly often involves pedicled
groin flaps to resurface exposed distal (and sometimes proximal) phalanges. We report
a case in which the right-hand third web space was reconstructed with traditional
pedicled groin flaps and the left hand with the Integra® regenerative skin template. We report that both left and right hands achieved similar
outcomes, but the hand reconstructed with groin flaps required debulking, whilst the
hand reconstructed with Integra was easier to care for.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 21, 2011
Accepted:
June 21,
2011
Received:
June 15,
2011
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Copyright
© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
