Scientific publications
Transfer of the second toe to the hand in a patient with Monckeberg's sclerosis
Jun 1, 1997
| Magazine: Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
Amillo Garayoa S., Leyes Vence M., Arriola Guenaga F.J.
We present a case of second toe to hand transfer in a 64 year old patient with Monckeberg's sclerosis, who had had first four fingers of his right hand amputated.
The result was satisfactory, even though this type of arteriosclerosis is usually considered a relative contraindication to transfer.
CIATION Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 1997 Jun;31(2):181-3