title: Flap reconstruction following high pressure injection injuries of the hand: a report of three cases.
abstract: High pressure injection injuries are well known to cause significant injury to the hand, with high amputation rates and poor functional outcome. Surgical treatment consists of early aggressive debridement followed by secondary closure. Flap reconstruction is a reconstruction option which can increase the chance of digit salvage, as well as give an acceptable functional and cosmetic result. We review three cases of flap reconstruction following high pressure injection injuries, and discuss their role in the treatment of these injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Puhaindran
authors.forename: A K S
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: W Y C
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Chew
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003646:Debridement; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D010150:Paint; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*