Experimental study of free toe replantation in rats.
A rat model for free second toe replantation, free hallux-to-thumb transplantation, and combined free hallux-to-thumb transplantation and free second-toe-to-index transfer is described. Experimental devices, operative methods, and the keys to success are discussed.
Jiang
J F
JF
Institute of Hand Surgery, Hua Shan Hospital, Shanghai Medical University, People's Republic of China.
Gu
Y D
YD
D000818:Animals; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation