Guillotine amputation
In surgery, a guillotine amputation is an amputation performed without closure of the skin in an urgent setting.[1] Typical indications include catastrophic trauma or infection control in the setting of infected gangrene.[1] A guillotine amputation is typically followed with a more time-consuming, definitive amputation such as an above or below knee amputation.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Panchbhavi, Vinod K (8 June 2021). "Guillotine Ankle Amputation". Medscape.
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