Farooq Azam Khan, Naveed Ahmed, Zikria Tariq, Abbas Bajwa.
Kutler's V-Y advancement flap versus Atasoy's triangular advancement flap technique in fingertip injuries with exposed bone.
J Sharif Med Dent Coll Jan ;3(1):12-4.

Objective: To compare the results of Kutler V-Y flap and Atasoy's triangular advancement flap technique in fingertip injuries with exposed bone. Methodology: Fifty patients were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups, I and II. Each group includes 25 patients. The patients in group I & II were managed with V-Y advancement flap and Atasoy triangular advancement flap techniques respectively. At the end of six and twenty four weeks assessment for cosmetic appearance, wound healing and joint stiffness was done. Results: The mean age of the patients was 30+15 years ranging from 12-53 years. Cosmetic outcome was good in 23(92 %) patients in group I and 18 (72%) in group II. There is a statistical difference in the cosmetic appearance between the two groups. The physiology of all fingers was perfect and no joint stiffness was observed in any finger. Conclusion: Kutler's Y-V advancement flap is better treatment option as compared to Atasoy triangulation flap in terms of cosmetic outcomes. Keywords: Atasoy triangular advancement flap technique. Kutler's V-Y advancement flap. Fingertip injuries.

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