Emergency microsurgical revascularization for critical ischemia during surgery for Dupuytren's contracture: a case report

• Published in: The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 26; no. 6; p. 1125
• Main Authors: Jones, N F, Huang, J I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2001
• Subjects: Dupuytren Contracture - surgery; Fingers - blood supply; Fingers - surgery; Humans; Ischemia - etiology; Ischemia - surgery; Male; Microsurgery - methods; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications - surgery

Injuries to the common digital or proper digital arteries during surgery for Dupuytren's contracture are relatively rare but may be underreported. Delay in recognition and inadequate management may result in prolonged ischemia or gangrene and eventually necessitate finger amputation. A patient...