title: Challenges in fingertip replantation.
abstract: Fingertip amputation is a challenging injury to manage. Among various reconstructive procedures, replantation results in superior outcome, but is seldom considered in many institutions. From the identification of vessel ends to reanastomosis of the submillimeter vessels, fingertip's highly specialized anatomy requires technical excellence. By addressing these anatomic challenges, fingertip replantation can be a routine reconstructive option for microvascular surgeons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand and Microsurgery Center, Kwang-Myeong Sung-Ae General Hospital, Gyeong-Gi-Do, Korea.
authors.forename: Jin-Soo
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand and Microsurgery Center, Kwang-Myeong Sung-Ae General Hospital, Gyeong-Gi-Do, Korea.
authors.forename: Jae-Won
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand and Microsurgery Center, Kwang-Myeong Sung-Ae General Hospital, Gyeong-Gi-Do, Korea.
authors.forename: Dong-Chul
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
authors.forename: Sae-Hwi
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Ki
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand and Microsurgery Center, Kwang-Myeong Sung-Ae General Hospital, Gyeong-Gi-Do, Korea.
authors.forename: Si-Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Roh
keywords: fingertip amputation; replantation