Abductor digiti minimi muscle flap after tumor resection in the hand.
Extensive resection of aggressive nonmalignant tumors in the hand not only produces large tissue defects but also leaves important vital structures unprotected. The following case of a 25-year-old woman illustrates the successful use of an abductor digiti minimi muscle flap to provide adequate protective coverage.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps