... Abstract The management of thumb amputations and mutilating hand injuries has evolved considerably in the era of microsurgery. The current standard for reconstruction relies on autologous tissue, though allogeneic tissue eliminates donor site morbidity and epitomizes Gillies' ideal of replacing...

... discriminating cosmetic inks that do not cause problems in customers. It is on the other hand readily applied, and the ink products which do not show physical attraction on exposure to a low-strength magnet, or even to a high-strength magnet, can be selected by the tattoo artist and used safely with respect...

..., and the development of potent immunosuppressive agents have enabled the realization of such types of transplants. Over the past two decades, a rapidly growing number of hand and upper extremity transplantations have been performed worldwide with highly encouraging results, thus providing many recipients...

... Abstract Hand ischemia is rare but complex and multifactorial. Distal arteriopathy below the vascular access (VA) is responsible in the vast majority of patients and not a problem of high flow of the VA. Therefore, surgical technique should focus on improving blood flow and pressure instead...