The initial incision is made in the skin. To allow the tissue to start to heal, the dead region must be removed. The gangrenous leg could habour in
The initial incision is made in the skin. To allow the tissue to start to heal, the dead region must be removed. The gangrenous leg could habour infectious agents so must be completely excised. To ensure all the tissue supplied by the occluded artery is removed, the surgeon will perform an amuputation above the patient's knee.
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