Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Ischemic pressure complications associated with tubular gauze digital dressings have been occasionally reported in the medical literature. Previous authors have implicated specific mechanisms. We report a 10th case of this type of complication and hypothesize that a "Chinese finger trap" mechanism was responsible. ⋯ Physicians and other health care providers involved in the application of these dressings should be aware of their correct application and the mechanisms that may produce complications.