A simple and direct procedure for excision of peripheral skin above the nail root to enable nail lengthening after fingertip amputation

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 Sep;65(9):e265-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.03.022. Epub 2012 Apr 3.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Bone Lengthening / methods*
  • China
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / diagnosis
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nails / injuries*
  • Nails / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Recovery of Function
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing / physiology