title: When to replant a fingertip after its complete amputation.
abstract: The survival of replanted fingertips, as related to anatomical, physiological, and clinical findings, is described. Based on the experiences in 35 patients, the indications for replantation of fingertips are formulated as a guide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30902, USA.
authors.forename: N I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Elsahy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation; D055815:Young Adult