The next step is bandaging and observing the blood circulation in the transplanted finger.
The finger, after perfusion, showed a hint of color in the nail cap.
However, overall, it still looked somewhat shriveled.
This is a normal phenomenon. In a day or two, if the initial transplantation is successful, the color of the finger will become rosy, it will turn pale when pressed, rebound upon release, and quickly restore its color.
This indicates that the capillaries are filled with fresh blood.
Otherwise, there is a problem with the circulation.
Just like this morning during rounds, I encountered a patient with four re-implanted fingers, whose fingers were pale and obviously problematic.
To determine whether the transplanted finger has survived, it usually takes about a week.
