Desyndactylization of the first and second toes using full-thickness autologous skin graft from the ankle

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2006 Nov-Dec;96(6):513-7. doi: 10.7547/0960513.

Abstract

We present a unique case of congenital bilateral simple syndactyly of the first and second toes that was surgically treated using a full-thickness skin graft harvested from the same foot at the lateral aspect of the ankle. This surgical approach eliminates the potential need to involve another surgical team to harvest a donor graft from above the ankle, saving operating room time, anesthesia time, and overall cost to the patient. Cosmetically, scar formation above the ankle is also eliminated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Syndactyly / surgery*
  • Toes / abnormalities*
  • Toes / surgery
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Treatment Outcome