Salvage Therapy from Traumatic Ischemic Finger Necrosis via Prostaglandin E1 Assisted Conservative Treatment: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.4.245
- Author:
Jae Hyuk SHIN
1
;
Ho Guen CHANG
;
Cheol Jung YANG
;
Jungtae AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea. jshin2100@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Finger;
Ischemia;
Necrosis;
Prostaglandin E1;
Salvage therapy
- MeSH:
Alprostadil*;
Aspirin;
Fibrinolysis;
Fibrinolytic Agents;
Fingers*;
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight;
Ischemia;
Monocytes;
Necrosis*;
Neutrophils;
Platelet Aggregation;
Salvage Therapy*;
Viscosity
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2015;28(4):245-249
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE-1) is a potent vasodilator, which also inhibits platelet aggregation, affects the blood flow viscosity, and fibrinolysis. The compound also excerts anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the monocyte and neutrophil function. PGE-1 has been widely administered following microvascular flap surgery, along with perioperative antithrombotic agents such as low molecular weight heparin or aspirin, showing excellent results. We report a case showing successful salvage recovery from post-traumatic ischemic necrosis of the finger via PGE-1 assisted conservative treatment.
