Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery  2016;25(2):60-64

doi:10.15596/ARMS.2016.25.2.60

Replantation for Segmental Amputation of the Digits and Hand: A Case Report.

Sung Jin AN 1 ; Sang Hyun LEE ; Hong Sung MIN ; In Hee KIM ; Jeung Il KIM

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Keywords

Segmental; Finger; Hand; Amputation; Replantation

Country

Republic 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.