An analysis of complications in digital replantations.
Twenty digital replantations were done in the Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong in the year from August 1977 to August 1978. The complications encountered in the post-operative period and later stages are discussed. Some of the measures that might contribute towards the prevention and treatment of these complications are analysed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012092:Replantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology