Efficacy of Modified Antegrade Digital Artery-Nerve V-Y Island Flap and Bilateral Neurovascular Bundle-Bearing V-Y Island Flap in Repairing Distal Fingertip Defects: A Comparative Analysis

Compared to the bilateral neurovascular bundle-bearing V-Y island flap repair surgery, the modified antegrade digital artery-nerve V-Y island flap repair surgery reduces intraoperative blood loss and shortens hospitalization time. This technique offers advantages in sensory recovery, overall hand function, patient satisfaction, and restoration of peripheral circulation without increasing the risk of complications. These results suggest its potential as a more effective reconstructive option for fingertip defects.