title: Revascularization of a finger with a thenar mini-free flap.
abstract: A devascularized index finger with a soft tissue defect on its palmar side was managed by using a small free flap raised at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The radial digital artery was included in the flap and used to revascularize the index finger, and a palmar vein was used to drain the flap. This resulted in minimal donor side morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Ky.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Sabapathy
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*