In situ suturing technique for severe amputation of facial composite tissues in 14 cases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2018.07.008
- VernacularTitle: 颜面部离断复合组织块原位回植14例
- Author:
Jian LIN
1
;
Lizhi WU
;
Tianhao ZHANG
;
Zhijiang WANG
;
Caiyue LIU
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics, The Xinhua Hospital(Chongming)Affiliated to Medical College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 202150, China
- Publication Type:Clinical Trail
- Keywords:
Face;
In situ suturing;
Microsurgical techniques
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2018;34(7):526-529
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To report the method and effect of in situ suturing technique for severe amputation of facial composite tissues.
Methods:We in situ sutured severely amputated composite tissues of facial region in 14 cases in emergency by vessels and nerves anastomosis from May 2004 to December 2017.
Results:All replanted composite tissues survived in 13 cases. Edge necrosis of auricle occurred in 1 case because of serious contusion and it was cured after dressing changed. The color and appearance of the replanted composite tissues were close to normal after 3 to 48 months′ follow-up.
Conclusions:In situ suturing technique in emergency is the ideal treatment for severe amputation of composite tissues of facial region.
