Delayed diagnosis of high-pressure injection injuries to the finger. A case report and review of the literature.
High-pressure injuries to the finger are often under-estimated. Nevertheless, early diagnosis and debridement are absolute requirements to save the finger and to restore function. Delayed diagnosis may lead to severe infection and often ends in amputation.
Stoffelen
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Department of Traumatology, U.Z. Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium.
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Broos
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D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D003646:Debridement; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009821:Oils; D011312:Pressure; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000209:etiology*
D009821:Oils