Citation

Dhull K, Gupta D, Sarabahi S, Aggarwal N. Indian J. Plast. Surg. 2022; 55(1): 115-116.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.1055/s-0041-1740086

PMID

35444750

PMCID

PMC9015829

Abstract

Kite flying, although a leisure sport, is becoming increasingly competitive. The recently introduced Chinese thread or killer manja, made of nonbiodegradable synthetic fibers coated with metal dust, is tough and hazardous.[1] A wide range of possible injuries can be sustained with a kite string, from minor lacerations to fatal injuries being reported.[2] [3] We write this letter to emphasize the need for timely intervention, even in seemingly innocuous injuries due to kite string.

Recently, two patients presented to us with digital injury, sustained on account of the kite string. A 23-year-old boy with a broken kite string encircling his right little finger ([Fig. 1]). Another 19-year-old boy suffered a circumferential laceration of the right ring finger while flying a kite. Both presented to us within 6 hours of injury and were found to have type 1 subtotal digital amputation (Beimer's classification), with maintenance of only bony continuity. On exploration, the digital flexor, extensor tendons, and both neurovascular bundles were found to be transected...

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