Reverse flap based on the end dorsal branches of the digital artery

Objective To introduce the treatment outcome of the reverse flap of the end dorsal branches of the digital artery for coverage of fingertip soft tissue loss and exposed digital bone. Methods The reverse flap from the dorsal of the middle phalanx was harvested for coverage of the distal phalanx for 5 cases. Results All cases survived completely and had a satisfactory appearance. Conclusion The procedure was one of the pedicled flaps named with the finest vascular branches presently. It can avoid injury of the digital proper artery with simple procedure. 8 refs.