Atraumatic retrieval of the proximal end of a severed digital flexor tendon

David G. Pennington*

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Abstract

A suction catheter technique is suggested as the next procedure of choice when proximal digital “milking” with wrist flexion fails to deliver the proximal end of the flexor tendon severed within the digital sheath.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)468-469
Number of pages2
JournalPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Volume60
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1977

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