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Medical Conditions - Replantation

Replantation implies to the surgical reattachment of a body organ such as a finger, hand, or toe that has been entirely etched from the body. It is the reconstruction of an amputated part of the body secondary to trauma. The objective of replantation surgery is to reattach and rejuvenate the function of the damaged part.

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Why is the finger shrinking post replantation surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The replanted finger usually cannot be commented upon until 48 to 72 hours of the procedure. The finger may seem to be normal until then.

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