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Orthotopic Hind-Limb Transplantation in Rats
Published on: July 12, 2010
[Non-traditional procedure of revascularization of the lower extremities with bone transplants in unreconstructable
A A Fokin1, A A Fokin, L P Werbowetsky
1Aus der gefässchirurgischen Abteilung, Tscheljabinsk, UdSSR.
Abstract:
An unusual method for salvation of lower extremities with critical ischemia is described. A free bone fragment is formed by osteotomy and distracted by an osteotomy device during a period of 31 to 36 days with subsequent fixation (during a total of 45 to 60 days). This treatment is usually combined with lumbar sympathectomy. This procedure intends a stimulation of the peripheral circulation. It was used in 92 patients with non-reconstructable distal arterial occlusions in stage III and IV. In spite of some complications and failures the extremity could be saved in 77% of the cases. Controls over 2 to 36 months in 67 patients revealed a favourable result lasting over one year in 43 of the cases.
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