title: Tissue defects in the limbs: replacement with free vascularized tissue transfers.
abstract: The use of free vascularized tissue transfers in reconstructive surgery is an exciting new development. Such procedures require careful planning and meticulous attention to detail. Illustrative cases are described to indicate the value and scope of this concept, which has been made possible by the development of microsurgery.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001158:Arteries / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000637:transplantation; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures