Multiple-level Replantation in Elderly Patients: Risk Versus Benefit

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
Rafael G JakubietzKarsten Schmidt

Abstract

Multiple-level amputations of the upper extremity represent a surgical challenge generally only attempted in young patients. This case demonstrates a successful replantation in an elderly woman. The postoperative course was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulopathy most likely due to inadequate resuscitation. Hand trauma is often underestimated in its general severity. Upper extremity amputations need to be handled similar to polytraumatized patients.

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Mar 1, 1992·The Journal of Hand Surgery·N J YousifH S Matloub
Apr 1, 1986·Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery·M R Belsky, L K Ruby
Nov 14, 1998·Injury·G X PeiS T Wang
Aug 18, 2005·American Journal of Surgery·Anthony M-H HoPeter W Dion

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Sep 25, 2020·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·Sang Ho KwakYong Jin Kim
Aug 15, 2021·Journal of Orthopaedic Science : Official Journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association·Yasushi HaraMorio Matsumoto

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