Contralateral lumbo-umbilical flap: A versatile technique for volar finger coverage

Conclusion: Large flaps up to 8 cm × 16 cm were raised. All but one flaps survived completely. All patients were mobilised within 48 h and five were discharged in less than a week after initial inset. The flap is reliable, easy to harvest and easy to inset on the volar aspect of fingers. The arm is positioned in a very comfortable position. The main disadvantage, however, is a conspicuous abdominal scar.
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research