Open AccessTissue forceps for stabilizing amputated parts in a finger replantation
Author(s) -
Fatih Kabakaş,
Meriç Uğurlar,
Barış Yiğit,
Hüsrev Pürisa
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
hand and microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2458-7834
DOI - 10.5455/handmicrosurg.209561
Subject(s) - replantation , medicine , forceps , surgery
Tremor of the assistant while holding the amputated finger during preparation for replantation is a problem. Few methods are found in literature to stabilize the amputated part. Reported here is the usage of tissue forceps for stabilizing the amputated part while the surgeon is tagging the nerves and vessels under a microscope. [Hand Microsurg 2016; 5(3.000): 178-179