THE BILOBED FLAP IN TREATMENT OF MUCOUS CYSTS OF THE DISTAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT

The bilobed flap has many uses in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. We describe its use in achieving skin cover following excision of mucous cysts in six digits in six patients, with a minimum follow up of 1 year. There were no postoperative complications. No cyst has recurred and cos...

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Published in:Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 1999-04, Vol.24 (2), p.238-240
Main Authors: YOUNG, K.A., CAMPBELL, A.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Cysts - surgery
Female
Finger Joint - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Surgical Flaps
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The bilobed flap has many uses in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. We describe its use in achieving skin cover following excision of mucous cysts in six digits in six patients, with a minimum follow up of 1 year. There were no postoperative complications. No cyst has recurred and cosmesis has been excellent in all cases.
ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1054/jhsb.1998.0191