The patient was admitted to E Hospital in emergency in a state of heavy bleeding, with his hand temporarily bandaged.
According to medical history, while chopping chicken meat, the knife suddenly slipped, causing severe damage to the finger. The wound is complex with crushed soft tissue, the risk of losing the finger is very high if not treated promptly and according to expertise.
After receiving her at the Department of Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, doctors conducted an examination and comprehensive assessment of the extent of the injury. This was identified as a complex hand injury case, involving many surgical components. In such situations, amputation of fingers is not a priority indication from the beginning.
The patient is indicated for hand plastic surgery - microsurgery with the goal of maximally preserving the damaged finger. The surgical team focuses on thoroughly treating the wound, reconnecting blood vessels, nerves and tendons, and at the same time reconstructing the soft tissue to restore grip function, delicate movement and ensure hand shape.
According to doctors, the hand plays a particularly important role in daily work and activities. Access to early treatment at a medical facility with a specialized department in Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery is decisive in the ability to preserve fingers as well as long-term functional recovery for patients.
From this case, experts issued a warning in the days leading up to Tet: just a moment of carelessness when chopping chicken, chopping bones or using knives and scissors in daily life can also leave serious consequences, long-term affecting the function of the hands.
When an accident unfortunately occurs, patients need to receive proper first aid and be quickly taken to medical facilities specializing in Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery for accurate assessment and timely intervention, avoiding unfortunate sequelae later.
