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Hand Deformities |
Cleft Lip & Palate |
Hypospadias |
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Procedure |
Corrective surgery |
Removal with or without reconstruction |
Removal with or without reconstruction |
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Number of Procedures |
Usually one. Splinting may be needed beforw and after surgery |
4 – 8, upto ault age |
1 – 3, depending on deformity |
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Anaesthesia |
General anaesthesia (young age) |
General Anaesthesia |
General Anaesthesia |
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Duration of surgery |
Variable |
1 – 1.5 hours |
1 – 1.5 hours |
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Outcome |
Depends on type of deformity |
Depends on initial deformity and pre surgical correction Excellent if done by experienced surgeon |
Depends on type of cancer. Excellent results if done by experienced surgeon |
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Down time |
Needs prolonged follow-up |
Long term follow up |
1 -2 weeks |
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Possible Complications (Early) |
Bleeding Wound breakdown Infection Flap necrosis Shock |
Bleeding Wound break down Chocking Feeding problems |
Bleeding Wound breakdown Infection Cutaneous fistula
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Possible Complications (Late) |
Cosmetic deformity Donor site problems Functional limitations Contractures |
Cosmetic deformity Fistula
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Cosmetic deformity Persistant fistula Erectile dysfunction Ejaculation problems |
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