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Primary closure of the donor site for the Littler neurovascular island flap transfer.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8618974     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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:
C L Puckett; B Howard; M J Concannon
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Plastic and reconstructive surgery     Volume:  97     ISSN:  0032-1052     ISO Abbreviation:  Plast. Reconstr. Surg.     Publication Date:  1996 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-06-12     Completed Date:  1996-06-12     Revised Date:  2011-02-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1306050     Medline TA:  Plast Reconstr Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1062-4     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Fingers / surgery
Humans
Male
Surgical Flaps / methods*
Thumb / blood supply,  injuries*,  innervation,  surgery*

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