Abstract
We have administered intravenous infusions of Heparin (2500-5000 IU) by the single-shot method, in cases of arterial obstruction after digit replantation. There were seven patients (six men, one woman) with an age of 17-51 years (average, 36 years). Amputated levels were zone I in three fingers, zone II in one and zone III in three. We injected Heparin using our single-shot method 1 to 9 times (average: 3.6 times), over 1 to 6 days (average: 3 days) postoperatively. Five fingers completely survived, while one finger only partially survived. We did not encounter any serious complication. Intravenous infusion of Heparin using this method was effective for cases involving arterial obstruction after digit replantation.
