Salvage of Devascularized and Amputated Upper Extremity Digits with Temporary Ectopic Replantation: Our Clinical Series

Autor: Burak Sercan Erçin, Fatih Kabakaş, Burak Ergün Tatar, Musa Kemal Keleş, Ismail Bülent Özçelik, Berkan Mensa, Pedro C. Cavadas
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Investigative Surgery, Vol 35, Iss 7, Pp 1451-1461 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0894-1939
1521-0553
08941939
DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2062497
Popis: Background One of the reasons for unsuccessful replantation is recipient site problems. In cases where proximal stump status cannot be predicted exactly, reamputation may be required depending on the result of infection and tissue necrosis. The ectopic banking method has been defined for this type of injury. In this study, we presented the amputated or devascularized upper extremity digit ectopic banking application results in our clinical practice. Methods Nineteen digits (17 patients) banking ectopically were included in the study. All digits ectopically banked in the forearm volar of the non-injured upper limb. Transfers were made after waiting for the appropriate time. Ectopic banking periods, postoperative complications, and other descriptive data were recorded. In the postoperative 6th month, the range of motion (ROM) values of the digits were measured and compared with the ROM values of the same digit on the non-injured extremity.Also, in the postoperative 6th month, a questionnaire with a score of 1–5 was conducted for cosmetic results. Results The mean follow-up time was 13.6 months. The mean patient age was 39.5 years. The ectopic banking success rate is 94.1% (16/17). The orthotopic/heterotopic transfer success rate is 100% (17/17). Ectopic banking time is, on average, 19.2 days (min 5–max 55). Average cosmetic scale is 3.54. Conclusions We think that the results of our study will shed light on surgeons who make ectopic banking applications.
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