Kutler repair for the amputated fingertip.
Fingertip amputation is a common injury. Although the damage may not be extensive, the disability produced can be considerable. Different surgical procedures are available for reconstruction, but none is absolutely satisfactory. Twenty-four cases of fingertip amputation have been treated by primary skin closure using the Kutler bilateral V-Y advancement technique. The procedure was found to be simple and satisfactory, both functionally and cosmetically.
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods