Successful revascularization of a toe-avulsion injury in a three-year-old child, using a digital artery transfer

J Reconstr Microsurg. 1996 Aug;12(6):349-53. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1006496.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteries / transplantation*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Foot Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Toes / blood supply
  • Toes / injuries*
  • Toes / surgery*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods