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Finger replantation.

A V Zumiotti1

  • 1Orthopedic and Traumatology Institute, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil.

Revista Paulista De Medicina
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Surgeon experience is key for successful digit replantation, not patient age or amputation details. This study analyzed 60 digit replantations, finding surgeon expertise significantly impacts survival rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Digital amputations present reconstructive challenges.
  • Successful replantation depends on various surgical and patient-related factors.
  • Optimizing outcomes for replanted digits remains a clinical focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of patient age, amputation characteristics, ischemia duration, and vascular repair techniques on digit replantation survival.
  • To identify critical factors influencing the success rate of replanted digits.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 60 digit replantation cases performed between 1980 and 1990.
  • Evaluation of factors including patient demographics, amputation type/level, ischemia time, and vascular anastomoses.
  • Correlation analysis between identified factors and replantation survival outcomes.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant correlation was found between patient age, amputation details, ischemia time, or vascular repair methods and digit survival.
  • The surgeon's experience level emerged as a crucial factor influencing the survival rate of replanted digits.

Conclusions:

  • While technical aspects are important, surgeon experience is a primary determinant of success in digit replantation.
  • Further research may explore quantifying surgeon experience and its specific contribution to microsurgical outcomes.

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