J Reconstr Microsurg 1996; 12(6): 349-353
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006496
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Successful Revascularization of a Toe-Avulsion Injury in a Three-Year-Old Child Using a Digital Artery Transfer

Ann R. Schwentker, Steven C. Schmidt, David W. Low
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Divisions of Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Publication History

Accepted for publication 1996

Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

The partially avulsed second toe of a 3-year-old girl was successfully revascularized using a digital artery transfer from the adjacent third toe. The technique is explained and discussed.

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