Thumb reconstruction by pedicled transfer of the second toe.
Microsurgery and free tissue transfer play a vital role in the modern practice of reconstructive surgery. Prior to the advent of microsurgical free tissue transfer pedicle flaps were the workhorse of a reconstructive surgeon. We report a case of thumb reconstruction by pedicled transfer of the second toe with functional and aesthetic outcome. This case was performed in Pakistan where microsurgical facilities were not available.
Riaz
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The Northern Ireland Plastic and Maxillofacial Service, The Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Morrison
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Chaudhary
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010154:Pakistan; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000637:transplantation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome