[Reconstructing the limb end defects with a free mini-flap, a report of 18 cases].
OBJECTIVE
Some operative procedures were introduced for repairing hand or foot defects using the free mini-flap from the finger or toe.


METHODS
Eighteen cases of finger tip or foot wound were treated with the free mini-flap and vessel anastomosis. The size of the flap was 2 cm x 1 cm to 6 cm x 4 cm and the length of the pedicle was 2 to 4 cm.


RESULTS
All the eighteen free mini-flaps survived and the results were satisfactory.


CONCLUSIONS
The method of the mini-flap is a good option for covering of thumb, finger or foot defects when a local or an island flap is not available.
Wu
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S
Hangzhou Plastic Surgery Hospital, 310014, Hangzhou, PR China.
Fan
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W
Yao
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery