title: Primary closure of the donor site for the Littler neurovascular island flap transfer.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Puckett
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Howard
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Concannon
mesh_terms: 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*