Microvascular replantation in a seven-month-old girl: a case report.
Replantation of an amputated digit in a child demands special techniques for success. Our experiences with replantation in this age group have shown that although these patients have a lower viability rate after digital replantation, those digits that do survive develop excellent function. In this case report of a 7-month-old with an amputated thumb, the indications, techniques, and prognosis of replantation in children are discussed.
Gaul
J S
JS
Division of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
Nunley
J A
JA
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008833:Microcirculation; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*