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Review
. 1985 Nov;1(4):689-99.

Island flaps of the hand

J M Markley Jr
  • PMID: 3913681
Review

Island flaps of the hand

J M Markley Jr. Hand Clin. 1985 Nov.

Abstract

This article discusses the use of vascular island skin and composite flaps in surgery of the hand. The history of the development of island flaps is outlined. The principles, indications, and techniques for several useful island flaps in the hand are presented.

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