Successful replantation in ten-digit complete amputations.
The authors report a case of successful replantation of all fingers in a ten-finger complete amputation. Among the factors responsible for the successful outcome were an adequate number of microsurgically-trained resident surgeons and staff, good organization and supervision by senior staff, emphasis on precision and perseverance in the operative procedures, and postoperative management. Follow-up is 15 months, and the patient now has a pair of functionally and cosmetically good hands.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fourth Military Medical University, Xian, People's Republic of China.
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Huang
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Chu
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Wang
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Lu
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D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D012092:Replantation; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery