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Case Reports
. 1988;9(3):208-12.
doi: 10.1002/micr.1920090309.

The venous flow augmentation pump: a solution to venous congestion

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The venous flow augmentation pump: a solution to venous congestion

P G Lendvay et al. Microsurgery. 1988.

Abstract

Venous congestion is a well-recognized cause of failure of survival of replanted digits. When re-exploration of a venous congested digit is not possible, an alternate solution is presented. A description of the venous flow augmentation pump is provided, along with a preliminary case report of its successful use.

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