Revascularization of amputated digits; Reattachment of amputated fingers
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia include the following:
Reactions to medications
Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
Bleeding
Infection
Additional risks include the following:
Death of the replanted tissue
Reduced nerve or motor function in the replanted digit
Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, M.D., M.S.C.E., Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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