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Case Reports
. 1986 Jul;11(4):475-83.
doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(86)80180-0.

Clinical applications of free temporoparietal flaps in hand reconstruction

J Upton, C Rogers, G Durham-Smith, W M Swartz
Case Reports

Clinical applications of free temporoparietal flaps in hand reconstruction

J Upton et al. J Hand Surg Am. 1986 Jul.

Abstract

Vascularized temporoparietal fascia can be used to cover deficits up to 14.0 X 12.0 cm in the hand or fingers. The tissue is thin, pliable, and has a smooth gliding surface advantageous to tendon function. Through scalp incisions, with meticulous yet straightforward dissection, this fascia can be isolated as a vascular island based on the superficial temporal artery system. Vessels are large and the anatomy is constant. Technique and clinical applications are discussed in detail.

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