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A new technique for the correction of syndactyly of the toes

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A new technique is described for the correction of complete syndactyly of the toes. In this technique, a distally-based dorsal metatarsal artery flap is used to cover one side of the released toes. The other side of the toe is covered with a laterally based dorsal toe flap. A case of complete syndactyly between the second toe and and the third toe is presented.

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  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Hand Surgery, Uludag˘Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Plastik ve Rekonstrüktif Cerrahi, 16059, Bursa, Turkey†, , , , , , TR

    A. Karacalar

  2. Division of Plastic Surgery, Baltalimanı Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, , , , , , TR

    H. Güner

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Received: 11 May 1999 / Accepted: 12 August 1999

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Karacalar, A., Güner, H. A new technique for the correction of syndactyly of the toes. E J Plastic Surg 23, 101–103 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002380050026

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