Replantation of the Completely Avulsed Thumb Using Long Arterial and Venous Grafts
- 1 August 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Vol. 16 (4) , 389-391
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0266-7681(91)90009-d
Abstract
Long arterial and venous grafts (10–15 cm. in length) were used in the replantation of thumbs amputated by avulsion. All replanted parts survived and thrombosis requiring anastomotic revision did not occur in any of the cases. Based upon a consideration of different factors that may lead to the formation of thrombus in reconstructed vessels, a method is recommended for routine use in replantation of the thumb, with specific reference to avulsion injuries.Keywords
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