Extra thumb amputation| supernumerary digit| surgery| medico mnemonico
У вашего броузера проблема в совместимости с HTML5
13 year old child having supernumerary digit underwent amputation under general anesthesia. Steps are as follows,
1. History, examination and necessary investigations.
2. Obtaining informed consent and preparation of the patient for surgery.
3. Positioning of patient, scrubbing and drapping.
4.Anesthesia (ketamine)
5. Base held with arteriostat and resected with 20 sized blade.
6. Figure of 8 stitch applied with vicryl 2/0 to secure bleeding.
7. Wash with normal saline
8. Aseptic dresaing and bandage.
9. Recovery.