Preoperative management of the amputated limb.
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چکیده
Little literature exists on storage and preparation of an amputated limb prior to transfer to a reconstructive plastic surgical unit for possible macroreplantation. This paper describes practical measures used to prolong ischaemia time allowing macroreplantation, tissue harvesting, or fashioning of a useful stump. A simple protocol is used to summarise these points.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
دوره 22 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005