An aid to digit replantation: a new use for the Harris silicone tile.
We have used the Harris silicone tile to provide secure anchorage of amputated digits during dissection and preparation for replantation. Sound anchorage is obtained and the identification and dissection of structures is facilitated.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK.
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D004210:Dissection; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D012828:Silicones; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D012828:Silicones