Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Limb Salvage

An alternative to AMPUTATION, SURGICAL in patients with neoplasms, ischemia, fractures, and other limb-threatening conditions. Generally, sophisticated surgical procedures such as vascular surgery and reconstruction are used to salvage diseased limbs.

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Abstract

An alternative to AMPUTATION, SURGICAL in patients with neoplasms, ischemia, fractures, and other limb-threatening conditions. Generally, sophisticated surgical procedures such as vascular surgery and reconstruction are used to salvage diseased limbs.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Salvage, Limb

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis (1967-1998)
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedure (1999-2001)

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  1. E04w.100.814w.603w
  2. E04w.555.400w
  3. E04w.617w.350w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Limb Salvage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D023821. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D023821
  2. Limb Salvage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limb-sparing_techniques
  3. Limb Salvage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6548933