Management of complications relating to finger amputation and replantation.
There are many options in the management of fingertip or finger amputations. Injudicious revision amputation may cause complications. These complications can be prevented by tension-free closure of the amputation stump or primary coverage with appropriate flap. Replantation is the best way to keep the original length and maintain digital function. Patent vein repair or venous drainage with bleeding until neovascularization to the replanted part is the key to successful replantation. Prevention and management of complications in replantation and revision amputation increase patients' satisfaction and decrease costs. Research is needed to define new indications of replantation for digital amputation.
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea. Electronic address: handwoo@hotmail.com.
Sang-Hyun
SH
Woo
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea.
Young-Woo
YW
Kim
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea.
Ho-Jun
HJ
Cheon
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea.
Hyun-Je
HJ
Nam
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea.
Dong-Ho
DH
Kang
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea.
Jong-Min
JM
Kim
Cheon & Woo's Institute for Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, W Hospital, 1616 Dalgubeol Daero, Dalseo Gu, Daegu 704-953, Korea.
Hee-Chan
HC
Ahn
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012092:Replantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
Complications; Finger amputation; Management; Replantation