The use of an afferent arteriovenous fistula in digit replantation surgery: a report of two cases.
Two cases of successful digital replantation are presented in which arterial inflow was provided by a proximal arterial-to-distal venous anastomosis. This technique provides an alternative means for replantation when no suitable artery for anastomosis is available in the amputated part.
Inoue
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Japan.
Tamura
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D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation