[Results of interilioabdominal amputations]

Twenty four interilioabdominal amputations for malignant tumors are described. Malignant tumors of the proximal portion of the femur or pelvis were taken as indications for surgery. The Salishchev incision was used. The main steps of the operation are given. Two patients died immediately after the operation. The fate of the other 22 patients was followed: 17 patients died within 3 years after the operation, 3 patients survived for more than 5 years. The worst results were obtained in osteogenic sarcomas and Ewing's sarcomas.