Original Article

Below-Knee Amputation for Gangrene

Authors: HERBERT E. PEDERSEN M.D., RICHARD L. LaMONT M.D., ROBERT H. RAMSEY M.D.

Abstract

Concepts are changing with respect to the variability of arteriosclerotic vascular disease. It is being recognized increasingly that gangrene of a toe does not necessarily mean amputation at a high level. Thus, there is developing a much wider latitude within which amputations may be done.

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