Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Survival after replantation.

N S Tanner, D A McGrouther, M H Webster

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |November 20, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Replantation surgery successfully salvaged 60% of 63 replanted body parts over seven years. Despite long operation times, increased awareness is needed to prevent discarding viable tissues.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Microvascular anastomosis with fish-mouth suturing and adhesive sealants.

    Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS·2018
    Same author

    What triggers in trigger finger? The flexor tendons at the flexor digitorum superficialis bifurcation.

    Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS·2017
    Same author

    An abnormality in glucocorticoid receptor expression differentiates steroid responders from nonresponders in keloid disease.

    The British journal of dermatology·2015
    Same author

    Enhanced early sensory outcome after nerve repair as a result of immediate post-operative re-learning: a randomized controlled trial.

    The Journal of hand surgery, European volume·2014
    Same author

    The anatomy and function of Cleland's ligaments.

    The Journal of hand surgery, European volume·2013
    Same author

    Minimizing trauma over 'no man's land' with flexor tendon retrieval.

    The Journal of hand surgery, European volume·2013

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical innovation
    • Microsurgery
    • Trauma care

    Background:

    • Replantation surgery offers a valuable option for tissue salvage when reconstruction is not feasible.
    • Awareness of replantation possibilities within the medical community remains suboptimal.
    • Potentially salvageable body parts may be discarded due to lack of awareness or expertise.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the survival rate of replantation surgeries performed over a seven-year period.
    • To highlight the resource implications of prolonged operative procedures in replantation.
    • To underscore the need for greater medical professional awareness regarding replantation viability.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 49 patients undergoing 63 replantation procedures.
    • Data collection on overall survival rates and operative times (median 8 hours, range 5-22 hours).
    • Assessment of the clinical outcomes and resource utilization.

    Main Results:

    • An overall survival rate of 60% was achieved for the replanted parts.
    • The procedures required significant operative time, with a median of 8 hours.
    • The study identified a considerable number of cases where viable tissue might have been discarded.

    Conclusions:

    • Replantation surgery provides a worthwhile salvage option for tissue, achieving a 60% survival rate.
    • The extensive time commitment necessitates careful consideration of healthcare resource allocation.
    • Enhanced medical education and awareness are crucial to maximize the utilization of this life-altering procedure.

    Related Experiment Videos