Conversion of Failed Right Leg Below-Knee Amputation to Above-Knee Amputation for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease
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Procedure Outline
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Prepping and Draping
- 3. Fishmouth Incision and Dissection down to Femur
- 4. Femoral Artery and Vein Identification and Exposure
- 5. Femoral Artery and Vein Division and Tying
- 6. Femur Transection
- 7. Posterior Dissection and Sciatic Nerve Transection to Complete Amputation
- 8. Hemostasis
- 9. Closure
- 10. Post-op Remarks
