Amputation stump management. A preliminary report on the use of shrink plastic film as a surgical dressing in amputation surgery.
This report describes the use of clear plastic bags on vinyl chloride-vinylidine chloride copolymer (also known as S Film) for the postoperative management of amputation stumps. The bags are shrunk to the stump by the application of heat and act as a primary dressing. Their use has been effective in controlling postoperative oedema and infection as well as giving the surgeon direct visual access to the stump without disturbing the wound. A case of a below-knee amputation managed by this method is described.
D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000601:surgery; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D011145:Polyvinyls; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control
D011145:Polyvinyls