What to do with non-replanted hands?
We describe a method for the preparation of amputated limbs to obtain a specimen for anatomical study of the arteries and the skeleton. The procedure is particularly applicable to hands, and prevents the destruction of a perfect hand that cannot be replanted.
Stenekes
Martin Willian
MW
Department of Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. stenekes@plastischirurg.com
Nicolai
Jean-Philippe A
JP
D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery; D015925:Cryopreservation; D004853:Epoxy Resins; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D006878:Hydroxides; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009372:Neoplasms, Connective Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000601:surgery
D004853:Epoxy Resins; D006878:Hydroxides; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D017680:Potassium Compounds; C029943:potassium hydroxide