Survival of the thumb by a vein graft in a case of a severe hand lesion.
A case of severe lesion of the hand is reported in which the circulation of the thumb was restored by using a vein graft. The operative procedure and postoperative management are described. The periods of arterial insufficiency in the thumb, likely due to spasms, are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014680:Veins / Q000637:transplantation*