Objective control of replanted fingers by transcutaneous partial O2 (PO2) measurement.
Transcutaneous PO2 measurement is a suitable means of confirming the healing of replanted fingers. The method allows continuous monitoring of blood circulation; therefore, failing blood circulation in replanted fingers can be detected early.
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010100:Oxygen / Q000032:analysis*; D012092:Replantation
D010100:Oxygen