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Surgical treatment of high-pressure injection injuries of the hand caused by using paint guns: a report of three serial cases.

Authors :
Jiwon Jeong
Chul Hoon Chung
Yongjoon Chang
Kuylhee Kim
Soyeon Jung
Source :
Archives of Hand & Microsurgery. Mar2024, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p40-45. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The incidence of high-pressure injection injuries is increasing with the development of industry and use of injectors. Although high-pressure injection injuries are relatively rare, they commonly lead to complications such as skin necrosis, infection, and amputation. Moreover, the initial presentation is prone to be underestimated because of the small entry point at the patient's first encounter in emergency care. A prompt surgical intervention is required, with appropriate and rapid initial treatments, including broad-spectrum antibiotics and tetanus toxoid. The surgical treatment involves wide debridement for foreign material removal and subsequent reconstruction. In this case report, we present three cases we encountered and the ensuing complications. All three patients who received the same treatments are discussed in detail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*HAND injuries
*PENETRATING wounds

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25863290
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Hand & Microsurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176162619
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12790/ahm.23.0040