Primary closure of the donor site for the Littler neurovascular island flap transfer.
After successful transfer of the Littler neurovascular island flap, patients may be troubled by persistent problems at the donor site. We describe a technique that allows primary closure of this site, which has significantly improved appearance and sensation of the donor finger.
Puckett
C L
CL
Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
Howard
B
B
Concannon
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries* / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*