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J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4(2): 123-129
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006910
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© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Successful Replantation in Ten-Digit Complete Amputations

Yu-u Lu, Jing Ge, Yao-tian Huang, Shao-chao Chu, Zhen Wang, Yuan-yu Hu, Shao-ming Shi, Yuan-yu Hu, Kai-chun Shi, Gun Wang
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fourth Military Medical University, Xian, People's Republic of China
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Accepted for publication 1987

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of successful replantation of all fingers in a ten-finger complete amputation. Among the factors responsible for the successful outcome were an adequate number of microsurgically-trained resident surgeons and staff, good organization and supervision by senior staff, emphasis on precision and perseverance in the operative procedures, and postoperative management. Follow-up is 15 months, and the patient now has a pair of functionally and cosmetically good hands.