The vascular rein technique: a new way for thumb reconstruction.
Many surgical procedures have already been published for reconstruction of an amputated thumb. A new technique is proposed consisting of a composite island transfer of part or of the whole distal phalanx of the middle finger. A double vascular bundle is provided and microsurgery is not necessary. 13 cases have been carried out with a maximum follow up of 6 years.
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery