title: [The evaluation of the use of Shafiroff and Palmer modification (arterial reconstruction prior to bony stabilization) of thumb replantation].
abstract: The B. B. Shafiroff and A. K. Palmer modification of thumb replantation procedure proposed in 1982 was evaluated. The reconstruction or repair of the artery and sometimes digital nerve repair on the ulnar side of the thumb prior to bony fixation is the mainstay of the modification. It was used in 11 thumb replantations done by the author since 1987. The access to arteries and nerves is grossly improved and operating time shortened. Short description of 6 cases is given. All the replanted thumbs survived.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Chirurgii Plastycznej, Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego w Warszawie.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Molski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery*