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A comparative study on different techniques forreconstructing the thumb

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

General Surgery

Advisors

Karim, Ahmad S. , Maamoun, Maamoun I. , El-Menawi, Hesham M.

Authors

Mahmoud, Ahmad Maher Sami

Accessioned

2017-04-26 11:36:41

Available

2017-04-26 11:36:41

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

In this study, Thirty-five for reconstructing the thumb due to post-traumatic and post-burn etiology, were performed. Methods of reconstruction included primary sutures, grafts, flaps, microsurgery and metacarpal bone lengthening by distraction.Evaluation of the results was done by, safety coverage, preservation of both form and function of the thumb, donor site (if present) morbidity, cosmetic appearance, complications, period of hospital stay and satisfaction of both the patient and the surgeon.

Issued

1 Jan 2010

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/31840

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023