title: Thumb and finger reconstruction by toe-to-hand transfer.
abstract: Toe transplantation provides a means of restoring a thumb or finger in a single microsurgical procedure with tissues anatomically similar to those lost or absent. Although formidable, these toe transplantation procedures can be accomplished by experienced teams of microsurgeons with a high rate of success.
authors.affiliation: New York University, New York.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Valauri
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Buncke
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation*