Re-implantation of severed limbs: report of two cases

Two cases of re-implantation of completely or almost completely severed upper limbs have been reported and the management of severed limbs has been described. Recovery of function in re-implanted limbs has encouraged us to attempt further such re-implantation procedures.

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Published inInjury Vol. 4; no. 4; pp. 322 - 326
Main Authors Uemichi, A., Iwami, H., Kakinoki, E., Ri, S., Kohno, S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.05.1973
Subjects
Adult
Amputation, Traumatic - surgery
Arm Injuries
Elbow - surgery
Forearm Injuries - surgery
Fractures, Ununited - surgery
Hand Injuries - surgery
Humans
Male
Median Nerve - surgery
Radial Nerve - surgery
Replantation
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Vascular Diseases - surgery
Wrist Injuries - surgery
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Summary:Two cases of re-implantation of completely or almost completely severed upper limbs have been reported and the management of severed limbs has been described. Recovery of function in re-implanted limbs has encouraged us to attempt further such re-implantation procedures.
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ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(73)90008-9