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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2024

Neglected finger ring entrapment: a case series illustrating lessons for clinical practice.

Anwar Sadat Seidu, Kouakou Emile Tano, Anita Esi Botchway, Jeffery Addo-Tham, Paa Ekow Hoyte-Williams

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Anwar Sadat SeiduPlastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Box KS 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.
Kouakou Emile TanoPlastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Box KS 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.
Anita Esi BotchwayPlastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Box KS 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.
Jeffery Addo-ThamDepartment of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Box KS 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.
Paa Ekow Hoyte-WilliamsPlastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Box KS 1934, Kumasi, Ghana.

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Abstract

Finger ring entrapment could compromise the neurovascular status of the finger if not treated promptly. We aimed to report two cases of neglected finger ring entrapment following minor blunt trauma to the hand and illustrate some lessons for clinical practice. Both patients were right-hand dominant, presented 3-4 weeks after the onset of symptoms, and had circumferential ulceration of the affected fingers. The removal of both rings was performed using a wire cutter and bender. Neglected finger ring entrapment could result in multiple sequelae of the affected finger. Timely invention in finger ring entrapment is crucial to forestall neurovascular sequelae. We recommend immediate removal of all jewellery on fingers following any form of hand trauma as a primary preventive measure. We also recommend that clinicians who intend to use a ring-cutting method assess the material used to forge the ring to aid proper selection of a cutting device.

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PMCPMC11419313

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