Complications and salvage of an ectopically replanted thumb.

Yousif, N J; Dzwierzynski, W W; Anderson, R C; Matloub, H S; Sanger, J R · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The ectopic replantation of a thumb is described after a mutilating hand injury. The case was followed by a series of complications and surgical procedures to treat these complications. Through perseverance and multiple microsurgical procedures the patient attained a functional hand. The patient's psychological and physical course is described.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy