Bilateral Frostbite of the Hands
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DESCRIPTION A 55-year-old man presented with frostbite injury to bilateral hands after losing consciousness outside during the winter season. There were signs of necrosis to all digits. After thorough debridement, all digits were salvaged, with the exception of his right small finger, which was amputated at the Metacarpophalangeal joint.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 15 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015