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Microvascular reconstruction

 

 

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Digital and hand replantation

Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of microvascular occlusion in digital replantation.
Chen YC, Chi CC, Chan FC, Wen YW.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Jul 8;7:CD009894. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009894.pub2.

Reporting outcomes and outcome measures in digital replantation: A systematic review.
Moltaji S, Gallo M, Wong C, Murphy J, Gallo L, Waltho D, Copeland A, Karpinski M, Mowakket S, Duku E, Thoma A; McMaster University Plastic Surgery Core Outcome Sets & Measures Adapted to Surgery Working Group.
J Hand Microsurg. 2020 Aug;12(2):85-94. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1701324. Epub 2020 Apr 9.

Perioperative thromboprophylaxis in digital replantation: A systematic review.
Reissis D, Geoghegan L, Sarsam R, Young Sing Q, Nikkhah D.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 May 21;8(5):e2806. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002806. eCollection 2020 May.

All hands on deck: Hand replantation versus transplantation.
Heineman J, Bueno EM, Kiwanuka H, Carty MJ, Sampson CE, Pribaz JJ, Pomahac B, Talbot SG.
SAGE Open Med. 2020 May 27;8:2050312120926351. doi: 10.1177/2050312120926351. eCollection 2020.

Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of microvascular occlusion in digital replantation.
Lin PT, Wang SH, Chi CC.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Apr 17;4:CD009894. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009894.pub3.

Predictors of hand function following digit replantation: Quantitative review and meta-analysis.
Shaterian A, Sayadi LR, Tiourin E, Gardner DJ, Evans GRD, Leis A.
Hand (N Y). 2019 Apr 2:1558944719834658. doi: 10.1177/1558944719834658. [Epub ahead of print]

Predictors of digit survival following replantation: Quantitative review and meta-analysis.
Shaterian A, Rajaii R, Kanack M, Evans GRD, Leis A.
J Hand Microsurg. 2018 Aug;10(2):66-73. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1626689. Epub 2018 Mar 20.

Temporary ectopic implantation for salvaging amputated parts: A systematic review.
Tu Y, Lineaweaver WC, Culnan DM, Bitz GH, Jones KJ, Zhang F.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Jun;84(6):985-993. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000001817.

Effects of non-surgical factors on digital replantation survival rate: a meta-analysis.
Ma Z, Guo F, Qi J, Xiang W, Zhang J.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2016 Feb;41(2):157-63. doi: 10.1177/1753193415594572. Epub 2015 Aug 13.

Telemedicine and plastic surgery: a review of its applications, limitations and legal pitfalls.
Gardiner S, Hartzell TL.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 Mar;65(3):e47-53. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.11.048. Epub 2011 Dec 16.

A systematic review of the outcomes of replantation of distal digital amputation.
Sebastin SJ, Chung KC.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Sep;128(3):723-37.doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e318221dc83.

Replantation of finger avulsion injuries: a systematic review of survival and functional outcomes.
Sears ED, Chung KC.
J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Apr;36(4):686-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.12.023.

 
Vascularised flaps

A systematic review of outcomes following hand reconstruction using flaps from the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery (SUPBRA) system.
Mabvuure NT, Pinto-Lopes R, Iwuagwu FC, Sierakowski A.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 Sep 19:S1748-6815(20)30458-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.132. Online ahead of print.

A review and meta-analysis of adverse events related to local flap reconstruction for digital soft tissue defects.
Karjalainen T, Jokihaara J.
Hand Clin. 2020 Feb;36(1):107-121. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2019.08.009.

Venous flaps for revascularization and soft-tissue coverage in traumatic hand injuries: A systematic review of the literature.
Roberts JM, Carr LW, Haley CT, Hauck RM, Michelotti BF.
J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Aug 27. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1695053. [Epub ahead of print]

Medial plantar flap for hand reconstruction: A systematic literature review and its application for post-sarcoma excision.
Troisi L, Berner JE, West EV, Wilson P.
Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Mar;82(3):337-343. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001568.

Venous flaps for coverage of traumatic soft tissue defects of the hand: a systematic review.
Wharton R, Creasy H, Bain C, James M, Fox A.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2017 Oct;42(8):817-822. doi: 10.1177/1753193417712879. Epub 2017 Jun 12.

Perforator-based propeller flaps reliability in upper extremity soft tissue reconstruction: a systematic review.
Vitse J, Bekara F, Bertheuil N, Sinna R, Chaput B, Herlin C.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2017 Feb;42(2):157-164. doi: 10.1177/1753193416669262. Epub 2016 Sep 28.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of unconventional perfusion flaps in clinical practice.
Casal D, Cunha T, Pais D, Videira P, Coloma J, Zagalo C, Angélica-Almeida M, O'Neill JG.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Aug;138(2):459-79. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002390.

A systematic review of outcomes and complications of primary fingertip reconstruction using reverse-flow homodigital island flaps.
Regmi S, Gu JX, Zhang NC, Liu HJ.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Apr;40(2):277-83. doi: 10.1007/s00266-016-0624-y. Epub 2016 Feb 25.

The value of postoperative anticoagulants to improve flap survival in the free radial forearm flap: A systematic review and retrospective multicenter analysis.
Swartz JE, Aarts MC, Swart KM, Disa JJ, Gerressen M, Kuo YR, Wax MK, Grolman W, Braunius WW.
Clin Otolaryngol. 2015 Dec;40(6):600-9. doi: 10.1111/coa.12425.

Single superficial versus dual systems venous anastomoses in radial forearm free flap: a meta-analysis.
Bai S, Xu ZF, Duan WY, Liu FY, Huang DH, Sun CF.
PLoS One. 2015 Aug 13;10(8):e0134805. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134805. eCollection 2015.

Vascularised toe proximal interphalangeal joint transfer in posttraumatic finger joint reconstruction: the effect of skin paddle design on extensor lag.
Chen HY, Lin YT, Lo S, Hsu CC, Lin CH, Wei FC.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Jan;67(1):56-62. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.09.010. Epub 2013 Sep 15.

Reduction of donor site morbidity of free radial forearm flaps: what level of evidence is available?
Loeffelbein DJ, Al-Benna S, Steinsträßer L, Satanovskij RM, Rohleder NH, Mücke T, Wolff KD, Kesting MR.
Eplasty. 2012;12:e9. Epub 2012 Feb 3.

A systematic review of outcomes of toe-to-thumb transfers for isolated traumatic thumb amputation.
Lin PY, Sebastin SJ, Ono S, Bellfi LT, Chang KW, Chung KC.
Hand (N Y). 2011 Sep;6(3):235-43. doi: 10.1007/s11552-011-9340-x. Epub 2011 May 26.

A reassessment of the role of the radial forearm flap in upper extremity reconstruction.
Higgins JP.
J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Jul;36(7):1237-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.04.016. Epub 2011 May 31.

 
Hand transplantation/allografts

All hands on deck: Hand replantation versus transplantation.
Heineman J, Bueno EM, Kiwanuka H, Carty MJ, Sampson CE, Pribaz JJ, Pomahac B, Talbot SG.
SAGE Open Med. 2020 May 27;8:2050312120926351. doi: 10.1177/2050312120926351. eCollection 2020.

The ethics of hand transplantation: A systematic review.
Cooney CM, Siotos C, Aston JW, Bello RJ, Seal SM, Cooney DS, Shores JT, Brandacher G, Lee WPA.
J Hand Surg Am. 2018 Jan;43(1):84.e1-84.e15. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.08.004. Epub 2017 Oct 4.

Composite tissue transplant of hand or arm: A health technology assessment.
Health Quality Ontario.
Ont Health Technol Assess Ser. 2016 Jun 1;16(13):1-70. eCollection 2016.

An overview of psychosocial assessment procedures in reconstructive hand transplantation.
Kumnig M, Jowsey SG, Moreno E, Brandacher G, Azari K, Rumpold G.
Transpl Int. 2014 May;27(5):417-27. doi: 10.1111/tri.12220. Epub 2013 Nov 14.

Outcomes with respect to disabilities of the upper limb after hand allograft transplantation: a systematic review.
Landin L, Bonastre J, Casado-Sanchez C, Diez J, Ninkovic M, Lanzetta M, del Bene M, Schneeberger S, Hautz T, Lovic A, Leyva F, García-de-Lorenzo A, Casado-Perez C.
Transpl Int. 2012 Apr;25(4):424-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2012.01433.x. Epub 2012 Feb 14.

Factors influencing acute rejection of human hand allografts: a systematic review.
Bonastre J, Landin L, Diez J, Casado-Sanchez C, Casado-Perez C.
Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Jun;68(6):624-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318255a411.

 
Other microvascular reconstruction

Time to surgery and composite graft survival in paediatric fingertip amputations: A systematic literature review.
Abbassi O, Murphy S, Young Sing Q.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 Nov 8:S1748-6815(20)30582-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.086. Online ahead of print.

An extensive volar forearm laceration – the spaghetti wrist: A systematic review.
Koshy K, Prakash R, Luckiewicz A, Alamouti R, Nikkhah D.
JPRAS Open. 2018 Dec 1;18:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpra.2018.06.003.

 

 

 

 

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