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Reamputation versus debridement

Date: Nov 16, 2011

Question:

Greetings, A patient has dehiscence of a amputation stump with infection. The pt is taken to the OR and 4 inches of femur were removed with the saw. Is this a reamputation or a debridment? Thanks,LW
Question ID : 3384
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