Phalangectomy combination double-pedicled digital artery flap for second-toe macrodactyly reconstruction: A case report. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Josh, Fonny; Soekamto, Tomie Hermawan; Faruk, Muhammad; Rieuwpassa, August Jacob
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 81(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Macrodactyly -- Phalangectomy -- Double-pedicle digital artery flap -- Case report; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.105767
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: Pedal macrodactyly is a rare form of congenital deformity. The goal of most macrodactyly is to reconstruct the affected toes to the normal size. We report a macrodactyly with an enlargement of the right foot index and middle toes. The patient underwent phalangectomy double-pedicle medial and lateral digital artery flap. Satisfactory results were noted at evaluation after surgery. Abstract: Introduction: Pedal macrodactyly is a rare form of congenital deformity in which the toes and underlying structures are enlarged. The goal of most macrodactyly reconstruction surgeries is to reconstruct the affected toes to resemble the normal size such that the patient is able to wear shoes of the same size. Case presentation: We report a three-year-old female patient presenting with an enlargement of the right foot index and middle toes. The anomaly was noticed at two months of age and grew progressively. X-ray imaging revealed enlarged bones and soft-tissue hypertrophy proximal to the distal phalanx of the second and third digits. There was no history of other systemic or syndromic diseases. The patient underwent phalangectomy surgery involving reduction of the fibrofatty tissue, double-pedicle medial and lateral digital artery flap. Satisfactory results were noted at evaluation two months of after surgery. Conclusion: Macrodactyly reduction surgeries are generally composed of several kinds of surgical techniques to provide the best results. The management of macrodactyly depends on the surgeon's experience while considering the most suitable surgical technique to be performed in each case. Therefore, it was deemed necessary to report this case and its surgical technique. We hope that this case report will enrich the existing literature and be useful for the management of macrodactyly cases.