Primary wound closure in war amputations of the limbs
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Murine Model of Wound Healing
Published on: May 28, 2013
A Maricević1, M Erceg, K Gekić
1Department of Orthopaedics, Split Clinical Hospital, Croatia.
Abstract:
We have reviewed 75 amputees, 58 in the lower limb and 18 in the upper. Closed amputation was performed in 69 patients (92%) and an open procedure in six (8%). Wound infection occurred in six (8%) and one patient died from thromboembolism. Wound healing was normal in the remainder. The results of closed amputation in war conditions are very good, if performed within 6 hours of injury.
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