Upper extremity replantation.
The most important determinants of the functional ability of an amputated part are proper patient selection and the recognition of vascular compromise. Ideally, a well-performed anastomosis should need no pharmacologic assistance, but the ideal is often the exception. The authors present an empirical approach to use of anticoagulation medication.
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000145:classification; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*