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.

Year introduced: 2002

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Tree Number(s): E04.100.814.603, E04.555.400, E04.617.350

MeSH Unique ID: D023821

Entry Terms:

• Salvage, Limb

Previous Indexing:

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

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Limb Salvage

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Orthopedic Procedures
Limb Salvage

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Limb Salvage