title: Digital dissecting hematoma. A differential diagnosis.
abstract: The dissecting hematoma, a little mentioned postoperative complication following digital surgery, occurs when there is damage to the blood vessels intraoperatively. Accurate and immediate diagnosis is essential for providing early and appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pontious
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Mahan
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes