title: Free flap from a non-replantable digit for microvascular digital reconstruction in a multi-digital hand injury.
abstract: Multi-digit hand injuries require assessment of possible methods of repair and consideration of long-term function to determine the most appropriate management for the individual patient. A case is presented in which an amputated non-replantable digit was used as a source of a free flap to cover a large defect on another injured digit.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps