Preferred Label : limb salvage;
MeSH definition : An alternative to amputation 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.; 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.;
MeSH synonym : salvage, limb;
Origin ID : D023821;
UMLS CUI : C0949591;
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An alternative to amputation 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.
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.