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J Reconstr Microsurg 2001; 17(8): 599-602
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18813
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Free Vascularized Nail Graft under Digital Block

Isao Koshima, Seiko Itoh, Yoshio Takahashi, Yuzaburo Nanba, Koji Kishimoto
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Okayama University Medical School, Okayama City, Japan
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Publication Date:
05 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Vascularized toenail grafts with long vascular pedicles have usually been transferred under general anesthesia. In this paper, a minimally invasive vascularized nail graft with a short pedicle and small cutaneous flap, which was successfully transferred under digital block of the finger and toe, is described.

KEYWORD

Fingertip reconstruction - vascularized toenail graft - digital block of finger and toe

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