Free groin flap to the hand with end-to-side vessel anastomosis.
A single case of successful free groin flap transfer to the hand is presented. Its use demonstrates a distinct advantage of free flap transfer, preventing dependent edema and enforced immobilization of the hand necessitated by conventional technics. It also demonstrates a successful end-to-side microarterial anastomosis, thus allowing a continued normal blood supply to the hand.
D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods