Complex Mincer Hand Injury in a 4-Year-Old Girl: Successful Revascularization

Abstract

We report on a four-year-old girl who suffered a complex mincer injury to the left hand, resulting in a partial amputation of her hand. To salvage the injured hand, revascularization was performed. The indication, advantages and outcome of the procedure are discussed.

Key words

complex hand injury - revascularization in children - successful outcome

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