First dorsal metacarpal artery islanded flap: A useful flap for reconstruction of thumb pulp defects
Thumb pulp defects are commonly due to avulsion injuries. It is very important to reconstruct these defects using sensate flaps as the thumb pulp needs to be sensate for implementing the various functions of the thumb. A very good option for coverage of these defects is the islanded first dorsal met...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1699309 |