[A report of 115 cases of amputation after electric injury].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To analyze the main features of amputation subsequent to electric injury.

METHODS:

One hundred and fifteen cases of amputation were analyzed with the purpose to define the indication, the optimal level, operational methods and the prognosis.

RESULTS:

The incidences of amputation in this group were 45.4% for upper and 14.9% for lower extremities, respectively. The indications were total necrosis of the extremities, secondary necrosis of the extremities due to the thrombosis, bleeding and rupture of the major supplying arteries and failure to restore severely injured tissue. The commonest amputation levels were the mid third and the upper third of the forearms. The primary healing rate was 63.5%.

CONCLUSION:

It was very important to identify the optimal indications, the proper levels and operational methods for the amputation after electric injury, so as to make stumps more suitable for the installation of artificial limbs to restore better function.

• Authors: X Chen, M Zhang, G Zhou
• Journal: Zhonghua shao shang za zhi = Zhonghua shaoshang zazhi = Chinese journal of burns (Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi) Vol. 16 Issue 3 Pg. 161-2 (Jun 2000) ISSN: 1009-2587 [Print] China
• PMID: 11876863 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Amputation, Surgical (methods)
• Burns, Electric (surgery)
• Humans