title: Abductor digiti minimi muscle flap after tumor resection in the hand.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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