Pacheco LRC, Chon ÁC, Osnaya IC, Estévez I

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ABSTRACT

“Replantation” is defined as the reattachment of a completely amputated part. “Revision of an amputation” means closing the wounds in such a way as to optimize function and appearance after amputation when replantation cannot be possible. In contrast to replantation, “revascularization” refers to the restoration of arterial and/or venous blood flow in an extremity or part that has sustained a crucial injury. If any portion of the distal part is connected to the body by normal anatomic structures, then this should not be considered a “replantation”. The ability to microsurgical re-attachment of a body part that has been amputated represent one of the pinnacles of reconstructive surgery. However, replantation of extremities involves more than microsurgery, as repair of bony, tendon and nerve. This article is a review of the indications, technique, and results of replantation of amputed hand or any of his components in the world literature.

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