Background: Upper extremity replantation is a procedure that has revolutionized hand
surgery. Since its introduction, a rapid evolution has occurred with a shifting focus from …

Major advances have been made in digital replantation since the early days when Susumi
Tamai 1 of Nara, Japan, performed the first successful digital replantation by vascular …

Background No consensus exists regarding the optimal strategy for perioperative
thromboprophylaxis in high-risk microsurgical populations. We present our experience with …

Background The success of digital replantation is highly dependent on the patency of the
repaired vessels after microvascular anastomosis. Antithrombotic agents are frequently used …

Upper extremity replantation and microsurgery can be challenging even for the experienced
hand and upper extremity surgeon and requires thoughtful consideration and evaluation …

Background Venous congestion/insufficiency plays a major role in failure of finger
replantation. Despite acceptable salvage rates with postoperative anticoagulation or …

Postoperative care is essential to upper extremity replantation success and includes careful
and frequent monitoring of the replanted part. During this period, pharmacologic agents …

Successful replantation and revascularization of the hand and digit require a skilled team
with urgent access to an operating room with microsurgical capabilities. Although careful …

Background Unfractionated heparin infusions are commonly used in microvascular surgery
to prevent microvascular thrombosis. Previously, fixed-dose heparin infusions were believed …

A four-year community hospital experience regarding procedures for the replantation and
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