[Post-amputation dehiscence. A problem resolved]

70 peripheral amputations of the lower extremities in arteriosclerotic and diabetic vasculopathics have been examined. In a number of cases, the postoperative period was complicated by dehiscence of the suture on the stump, with lengthening of hospitalization time, risk of infection in the underlying bone and thus further amputation. To solve this problem, dehiscence was treated with dermo-epidermal autografts to cover the missing tissue area. The dehiscence was cleaned with compresses of 2% amuchina associated with topical instillations of Lincomycin hydrochloride. The cure percentage after grafting was about 80%.