title: The first dorsal metacarpal artery neurovascular island flap.
abstract: A first dorsal metacarpal artery island flap from the index finger was used in 20 cases for reconstruction of defects in the hand. In six cases it was used as a neurovascular flap for sensory resurfacing of the thumb and in five cases for release of a contracted first web. One flap underwent necrosis and there was a complication in one donor site.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Unit, Ulster Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Brennen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005385:Fingers; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*