Open AccessComposite grafts for fingertip amputations: A systematic review protocol
Author(s) -
Mimi R. Borrelli,
Madeleine L. Landin,
Riaz Agha,
Aina V. H. Greig
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of surgery protocols
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.291
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2468-3574
DOI - 10.1016/j.isjp.2019.05.001
Subject(s) - protocol (science) , medicine , composite number , surgery , computer science , pathology , alternative medicine , algorithm
There is much debate in the hand surgery literature as to the management of fingertip amputations. Much research continues to be published in this area. Methods of reattachment include microsurgical and non-microsurgical (composite graft) replantation. The role of composite grafts lacks clarity in terms of outcomes, success rates and complications. Hence there is a need for an evidence synthesis, which can guide patient selection, the consent process and determine graft survival rates and functional outcomes to optimise patient outcomes.