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Abstract
One of the primary challenges in hand microsurgical reconstruction lies in addressing severe hand injuries, particularly those involving multiple finger amputations, as autologous replantation might not fully restore hand functionality. In such scenarios, fully shaped reconstruction of a severed finger combined with Ectopic banking could yield superior reconstructive outcomes and enhance the amputated limb's function. This case report presents a unique approach that combines ectopic replantation of an amputated finger with interphalangeal reconstruction methods to restore both the form and function of the hand. A 43-year-old female patient suffered an injury to her left hand, leading to ischaemic amputation of all four fingers. Our treatment strategy involved a blend of allograft reimplantation, interdigital reconstruction, iliac bone grafting, and metacarpophalangeal joint fusion to revive the hand's functionality. A year post-surgery, the toe-to-finger reconstructions of the left thumb and middle finger exhibited excellent survival, although the ring and little fingers were lost. The flap located on the dorsum of the left foot healed seamlessly, with uninterrupted blood flow to the toe tips and no complications. As a result, the patient retained three fingers and regained functional activity. Our study underscores that the synergistic approach of fully shaped reconstruction of a severed finger combined with Ectopic banking not only elevates surgical efficiency but also significantly bolsters hand morphology and function. This case report underscores the significance of the Treatment of a complex hand disfigurement injury by fully shaped reconstruction of a severed finger combined with Ectopic banking in the realm of finger reconstruction, highlighting their transformative potential in restoring hand function and appearance.
期刊介绍:
Evidence of surgical interventions go back to prehistoric times. Since then, the field of surgery has developed into a complex array of specialties and procedures, particularly with the advent of microsurgery, lasers and minimally invasive techniques. The advanced skills now required from surgeons has led to ever increasing specialization, though these still share important fundamental principles.
Frontiers in Surgery is the umbrella journal representing the publication interests of all surgical specialties. It is divided into several “Specialty Sections” listed below. All these sections have their own Specialty Chief Editor, Editorial Board and homepage, but all articles carry the citation Frontiers in Surgery.
Frontiers in Surgery calls upon medical professionals and scientists from all surgical specialties to publish their experimental and clinical studies in this journal. By assembling all surgical specialties, which nonetheless retain their independence, under the common umbrella of Frontiers in Surgery, a powerful publication venue is created. Since there is often overlap and common ground between the different surgical specialties, assembly of all surgical disciplines into a single journal will foster a collaborative dialogue amongst the surgical community. This means that publications, which are also of interest to other surgical specialties, will reach a wider audience and have greater impact.
The aim of this multidisciplinary journal is to create a discussion and knowledge platform of advances and research findings in surgical practice today to continuously improve clinical management of patients and foster innovation in this field.