Complications of suture ligation ablation for ulnar polydactyly: a report of two cases.

Abstract

We report two cases resulting in complications following suture ligation treatment for ulnar polydactyly. One case consisted of bilateral, retained gangrene and cellulitis, and a second case consisted of a residual, sensitive skin tag. The case involving gangrene and cellulitis developed after an unsuccessful suture ligation of bilateral pedunculated duplicated digits. The second case developed after suture ligature ablation of a rudimentary digit in the nursery but presented 3 years later with a residual symptomatic nubbin. Both cases were treated by surgical excision of the residual tissue in the operating room. The first case illustrates a morbid complication following unsuccessful ligature while the second case demonstrates the inevitable suboptimal long-term outcome associated with what has traditionally been considered "successful" suture ligation.

• Authors: Dominic Patillo, Ghazi M Rayan
• Journal: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (Hand (N Y)) Vol. 6 Issue 1 Pg. 102-5 (Mar 2011) ISSN: 1558-9455 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22379449 (Publication Type: Journal Article)