Replantation of multi-level fingertip amputation using the pocket principle (palmar pocket method).
Two cases of multi-level fingertip amputation are presented. In each case, replantation was achieved in a two-stage procedure, involving reattachment, de-epithelialisation and insertion into a palmar pocket in stage 1, followed by removal from the palmar pocket 16 days later. The cases are described and the technique is discussed.
Arata
J
J
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyowa Hospital, 30 Kawakubo-cho Daigo, Fushimiku, Kyoto 6011378, Japan. j-arata@bu.iij4u.or.jp
Ishikawa
K
K
Soeda
H
H
Kitayama
T
T
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*