Ring avulsion injuries

Authors
McDonald, AHN Cleland, HJ Leung, M Slattery, PG
Citation
Ahn. Mcdonald et al., Ring avulsion injuries, AUST NZ J S, 69(7), 1999, pp. 514-516
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SURGERY
ISSN journal
00048682 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
514 - 516
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-8682(199907)69:7<514:RAI>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Background: Ring avulsion injuries can vary in severity from mere breach of the skin through to complete amputation or degloving. Management of the mo re severe injuries remains controversial in deciding whether to salvage or amputate. Method: Six cases managed between 1991 and 1997 are presented. Results: Results were comparable to the larger series published. Conclusion: Referral to a microsurgical unit and attempted repair when poss ible are recommended.