Endoscopic retrieval of retracted flexor tendons: An atraumatic technique

Kucukguven, ARDA; Uzun, HAKAN; Menku, FD; Sert, G; Aksu, AE

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2019.01.007

Endoscopic retrieval of retracted flexor tendons: An atraumatic technique

Kucukguven A., Uzun H., Menku F., Sert G., Aksu A.

JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY, cilt.72, sa.4, ss.622-627, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 72 Sayı: 4
Basım Tarihi: 2019
Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.01.007
Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.622-627
Anahtar Kelimeler: Atraumatic tendon repair, Endoscopic retrieval, Flexible endoscope, Flexor tendon repair, Retracted tendons, INJURIES, MOTION
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: The repair of retracted flexor tendons is a challenging problem for hand surgeons. The tendon stump should be handled in an atraumatic manner because any microtrauma to the sheath and tendon can lead to poor functional outcomes.