Fingertip Replantation Using Artery-Only Anastomosis With a Pulp Tissue Reduction Method: A Combination of Pulp Tissue Reduction, Bone Fixation Without Gaps, and Pinprick Testing Twice a Day

Conclusions The pulp tissue reduction method resulted in a high success rate without the need for external bleeding or blood transfusions. Fingertip replantation with artery-only anastomosis, a pulp tissue reduction method, is effective for replant survival when subcutaneous venous repair is impossible because a reduced pulp volume may facilitate replant survival under conditions of irregular venous drainage, such as bone marrow drainage.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Microsurgery Source Type: research