title: Microsurgical composite tissue transplantation: a new method of immediate reconstruction of extensive defects.
abstract: Of thirty-five cases of microsurgical composite tissue transplantation, twenty-five (71 per cent) were completely successful, four (11 per cent), were partially successful, and six (17 per cent) failed. If a microvascular flap should fail, older but more lengthy methods of reconstruction may be employed with a reasonable chance for success. The advantages of the donor groin flap are discussed. Operative technic and management are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous