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Objective control of replanted fingers by transcutaneous partial O 2 (PO 2 ) measurement
Author(s) -
Keller H. P.,
Lanz U.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920050207
Subject(s) - medicine , blood circulation , replantation , surgery , traditional medicine
Abstract Transcutaneous PO 2 measurement is a suitable means of confirming the healing of replanted fingers. The method allows continuous monitoring of blood circulation; therefore, failing blood circulation in replanted fingers can be detected early.