Major extremity amputations: Indications and post surgery challenges in a Nigeria tertiary institution
Background: Amputation is an ancient procedure which has been practiced for centuries for a variety of indications. The goal of the procedure is to eliminate potential threat to the patient while producing a viable stump for easy rehabilitation. Objective: To identify the indications, postoperative...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Sahel Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2019;volume=22;issue=1;spage=8;epage=12;aulast=Salawu |