Avulsion amputation of the ring finger managed by double cross finger flap: 25 years follow-up

ABSTRACT

Avulsion amputation of the fingers are rare. Current trend is to replant the avulsed tissue in spite of a high rate of failure. There are situations where replantation is not possible. Various salvage procedures have been mentioned. The author is presenting a 25 year follow up of a double cross finger flap done in 1987. A similar procedure has been reported by other authors but with a short term follow up.

KEY WORDS

Double cross finger flap - long-term follow-up - ring avulsion - sandwich technique

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