Simple and easy reconstruction of nail matrix lesion using lateral finger flap after excision of digital mucous cyst

Figures & data

Figure 1. (a) Flap design: the flap was designed just below the mid-lateral line. (b) The flap was elevated from the proximal side of the finger and harvested with fat (solid line). (c) The flap was fixed using surgical nylon. The flap donor site was closed directly.

Table 1. Patient profiles.

Case	Age	Sex	Location of tumor	Flap width (mm)	Follow-up (years)
1	70	M	Left middle finger	5	7
2	65	F	Right right finger	6	3
3	70	F	Right middle finger	5	5
4	62	F	Left small finger	5	6
5	59	M	Left ring finger	7	5
6	58	F	Right middle finger	7	3
7	66	M	Right small finger	6	2
8	52	M	Right IIIrd toe	5	2
9	60	M	Right thumb	7	1

Figure 2. (a) Nail grooving deformity was observed. Design of tumor excision and flap. (b) View of flap elevation. The flap was harvested with fat. (c) View of flap fixation. (d) Three years postoperatively, tumor recurrence was not observed.

Figure 3. (a) Nail grooving deformity was observed in the right ring finger. (b) View of flap elevation. The flap was harvested with fat. (c) View of flap fixation. (d) Three years postoperatively, tumor recurrence was not observed.