title: Replantations and free flap transfers by microvascular surgery.
abstract: We have replanted 11 digits and two hands, with only one failure (a digit). Eight free groin flaps and one free dorsalis pedis flap transfer were performed, resulting in 5 complete survivals, two partial necroses, one superficial necrosis, and one failure. One hallux-to-thumb transfer was done, with a good result. We note the essential differences between doing replantations and free flap transfers.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures