[Artificial embolization before septic amputation].
By artificial embolization before extensive septic amputation arrosion bleedings that are otherwise noncontrollable can be prevented. Resorbable gelatine (Gelforam) is suitable for embolization. For safety one can leave a balloon catheter above the embolized vessel segment for several days.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000150:complications
Die KUnstliche arterielle Embolisierung vor septischer Amputation.