Dimas Vanessa, Kargel Jennifer, Bauer John, Chang Peter
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Can J Plast Surg. 2007 Summer;15(2):83-5. doi: 10.1177/229255030701500204.
Forequarter (interscapulothoracic) amputation is a major ablative surgical procedure that was originally described to manage traumatic injuries of the upper extremity. Currently, it is most commonly used in the treatment of malignant tumours of the arm. With the advent of limb-sparing techniques, primary forequarter amputation is performed less frequently, but remains a powerful surgical option in managing malignant tumours of the upper extremity; therefore, surgeons should be familiar with this procedure. A classic case report of forequarter amputation, with emphasis on indications and surgical techniques, is presented.
上肢（肩胛胸壁间）截肢术是一种主要的切除性外科手术，最初用于处理上肢创伤。目前，它最常用于治疗手臂的恶性肿瘤。随着保肢技术的出现，原发性上肢截肢术的实施频率降低，但仍是治疗上肢恶性肿瘤的一种有效手术选择；因此，外科医生应熟悉该手术。本文介绍了一例上肢截肢术的经典病例报告，重点阐述了适应证和手术技术。
