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Replantation of a Multi-level Upper Extremity Amputation

Authors :
Xiulian Si
Yefeng Yin
Cui Jin
Jiangning Wang
Zhao Chao
Source :
Surgery: Current Research.
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
OMICS Publishing Group, 2013.

Abstract

Multi-segmental amputation caused by machine is rare, multi-amputation injures is complex and difficult in operation and replantation. An 18-year-old boy presented with completely amputation of the right forearm, wrist and thumb. On admission, he had clear consciousness. The operation started 3 h after the accident and was carried out simultaneously by two replantation teams and three procedures under brachial plexus anesthesia (the right forearm team; wrist and hand team). The replanted limb, hand and thumb were survived well. Our case was unusual in replantation of severed limb. Our case stated a replantation of upper extremity with associated a very rarely seen multi-level type amputation.

Details

ISSN :
21611076
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Surgery: Current Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........02abd1a5d6029ba30676f57c9d70c1d2
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4172/2161-1076.s13-001