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Bilateral Type III Postaxial Polydactyly: A Case Report  

Jo, Yong Woo (Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine)
Lim, So Young (Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine)
Mun, Goo Hyun (Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine)
Hyon, Won Sok (Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine)
Bang, Sa Ik (Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine)
Oh, Kap Sung (Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine)
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Archives of Plastic Surgery / v.32, no.6, 2005 , pp. 773-776 More about this Journal
Abstract
An unusual case is presented as bilateral, complete digital duplication of the hand in a 32-year-old man. Radiographic evaluation showed complete duplication of intact phalanges and metacarpal bones in both hands. Although polydactyly of the hand is reported to occur among approximately 1 in 1000 live births, most of these malformations are rudimentary skin tags. Complete postaxial polydactyly is uncommon; it occurs in approximately 0.014% of all live births. The main goal of the surgical treatment is to establish adequate function and appearance. This case reports the preoperative evaluation and management of bilateral postaxial type III duplication of the fingers.
Keywords
Polydactly; Bilateral; Postaxial; Ulnar;
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