Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2022, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (4): 319-.

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Experience in replantation of severed fingertip with long-term warm ischemia

  

  • Online:2022-08-01 Published:2022-09-06

Abstract: Objective To explore the methods of replantation of severed fingertip with long-term warm ischemia. Methods From March 2017 to December 2019, 17 patients (19 fingers) with warm ischemia time of 8-19 hours were reviewed. Replantation was performed by emergency microsurgery. Results In this group, 16 fingers were successfully replanted and 3 fingers failed, with a success rate of 84.2%. Conclusion There is still a high possibility of successful replantation of severed fingertip with long-term warm ischemia, which should not be easily given up and lead to fingertip defect and partial functional impairment.

Key words: Fingertip amputation,  Warm ischemia,  Replantation