Replantation for Segmental Amputation of the Digits and Hand: A Case Report.
10.15596/ARMS.2016.25.2.60
- Author:
Sung Jin AN
1
;
Sang Hyun LEE
;
Hong Sung MIN
;
In Hee KIM
;
Jeung Il KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. handsurgeon@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Segmental;
Finger;
Hand;
Amputation;
Replantation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Amputation*;
Blood Vessels;
Fingers;
Hand*;
Humans;
Replantation*
- From:Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
2016;25(2):60-64
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Segmental amputation of the digits and hand has been described as a contraindication for replantation because of poor results. We report the results of replantation for a patient who experienced multi-segment amputation of the hand. A 39-year-old man presented six hours after an accident, while using a straw cutter, that caused a multi-segment amputation of the entire palm and digits. The replantation surgery took 18 hours. We observed the patient gain satisfactory function of the hand. For replantation of a multi-segment amputation, connecting as many blood vessels as possible without tension is most important.
