Fingertip Replantation

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Apr 2007 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:The Journal of Hand Surgery, volume 32, pages 548-555 (issn: 0363-5023,

Authors: Yasunori, Hattori; Kazuteru, Doi; Soutetsu, Sakamoto; Hiroshi, Yamasaki; Abhijeet, Wahegaonkar; Ahmad, Addosooki;

doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2007.01.019

pmid: 17398367

Fingertip Replantation

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Abstract

Fingertip replantation is now an established technique. Although successful replantation is an ideal method for treatment of fingertip amputation, various other methods still are widely used and may be functionally acceptable. The indications for replantation to treat fingertip amputation is still controversial. This article presents a global view of the current status of replantation for the treatment of fingertip amputation. The surgical technique, strategies to overcome postoperative congestion, and overall results are discussed.

Related Organizations

Ogori Daiichi General Hospital
Japan
Yamaguchi University
Japan

Keywords

Fingers, Microsurgery, Amputation, Traumatic, Esthetics, Replantation, Finger Injuries, Humans

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