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    Zentralbl Chir. 1992;117(3):167-70.

    [Transgenicular amputation with myocutaneous gastrocnemius flap in arterial occlusive disease].

    [Article in German]

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    Chirurgische Abteilung, Wenckebach-Krankenhauses Berlin.

    Abstract

    41 knee disarticulations in patients with gangrene due to periphere vascular disease were performed using a myocutaneous flap of the gastrocnemius muscle as described by Klaes and Eigler in 1985. In many cases disarticulation was preceeded by reconstructive vascular procedures or amputation at a lower level. Primary healing of the stump was achieved in 80% of the cases. 29% of the patients were able to walk with the aid of a prosthesis.

    PMID:
    1590031
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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