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Neurovascular Grafting in Complex Upper Extremity Trauma: A Case Series Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Upper extremity trauma is one of the most frequent surgical emergencies encountered in hospital trauma units. The complexity of injuries to the hand and forearm is due to the convergence of multiple anatomical structures within a relatively small and compact area, all of which are essential for the proper function of the extremity. Among these, neurovascular injuries are particularly significant. While these lesions are rarely associated with high mortality, inadequate or delayed management often results in severe dysfunction. In this paper, we present a series of cases involving complex forearm and upper extremity trauma, where autologous neurovascular grafts were utilized under microsurgical techniques for reconstruction.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69467

Authors: Hugo E Beyuma-Mora, Juan C Morales-Gonzalez, Eduardo Zavala-Elizondo, Veronica I Villalobos-Salazar, Jaime I Ruelas-Pérez

Institutions: Mexican Social Security Institute, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402549458