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- Title
Traumatic Amputation of a Supernumerary Digit: A 16-Year-Old Boy’s Perspective of Suture Ligation.
- Authors
HARTZELL, TRISTAN L.; TAYLOR, HELENA
- Abstract
Traditionally, the duplicated digit in an infant with polydactyly is managed by suture ligation and the digit is allowed to auto-amputate. However, painful neuromas may result from this commonly used technique and sharp excision has been suggested as a superior alternative. We present a case of a 16-year-old male who requested revascularization after a traumatic partial amputation of a supernumerary digit on his left hand. He requested revascularization because suture ligation of a duplicated digit on his right hand as an infant had resulted in a neuroma and considerable pain.
- Subjects
AMPUTATION; CHILDREN'S injuries; PEDIATRIC dermatology; NEUROMAS; DERMATOLOGY
- Publication
Pediatric Dermatology, 2009, Vol 26, Issue 1, p100
- ISSN
0736-8046
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1525-1470.2008.00835.x