Thumb reconstruction using free flap transfer.
The authors present a choice of thumb reconstruction method using free transfer of sensitive radial artery flap together with autologous bone graft implantation in a single-time operation. They regard this approach as more advantageous than the standard tubed flap techniques. The advantages are the following: 1. single-time operation, 2. flap tissue sensitivity, and 3. satisfactory shape of the reconstructed thumb, requiring no subsequent modellation. Photographs show the surgical procedure and three other casuistics.
Nejedlý
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Charles University, Medical Faculty, Prague.
Tvrdek
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Kletenský
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery