Replantation and revascularization of the upper extremity: clinical experience of a microsurgical department in Portugal

Background Since the pioneering works of Malt and Komatsu and Tamai in the 1960s, thousands of replantations and revascularizations of the upper extremity have been performed worldwide. The advent of microsurgery allowed surgeons to replant or revascularize essentially any amputated part. However, the mechanism of injury or patient comorbidities are important factors that can affect the outcomes.