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

  • An, Sung Jin (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sang Hyun (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Min, Hong Sung (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, In Hee (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jeung Il (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2016.07.01
  • Accepted : 2016.07.11
  • Published : 2016.11.30
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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.

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