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Abstract
There is universal agreement that microvascular repair is the only way to salvage
class II ring avulsion injuries.
We report on two patients who sustained this type of injury and were treated successfully
by extensive fasciotomy. The circulatory compromise following class II ring injuries
deteriorates rapidly due to the tourniquet-like effect by the progressive swelling
of the soft tissue envelope. Fasciotomy eliminates this effect and allows adequate
inspection of the neurovascular bundles. Microvascular repair is still feasible if
considered necessary.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
August 16,
1990
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© 1991 Published by Elsevier Inc.
