title: An analysis of complications in digital replantations.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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