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Surgical Management of Secondary Complex Microsurgical Reconstructions after Amputation and Severe Trauma Injuries: A Case Series

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Secondary complex microsurgical reconstructions after amputation and severe trauma injuries are often necessary to optimize functional outcomes. METHODS AND PATIENTS: We reviewed eight patients who underwent extensive reconstruction after severe trauma. The details of secondary procedures are further described in the article. A literature search was performed using the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database for studies evaluating secondary procedures after complex reconstructions. DISCUSSION: To date, the order and the need for performing secondary procedures have yet to be fully defined. The tissues encountered include skin, soft tissue, bone, nerve, joint, and tendon. CONCLUSIONS: We described the use of a decision-theoretic approach to the secondary reconstruction. Treatment of a complex trauma should be measured by functional outcome.

Source: Life

DOI: 10.3390/life14101303

Authors: Marcel Hoh, Sebastian Geis, Silvan Klein, Lukas Prantl, Vadym Burchak, Juergen H. Dolderer

Institutions: Bayreuth Medical Center, University of Bayreuth, University of Regensburg

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955