- interscapulothoracic amputation
- amputation of the upper limb with removal of the scapula and the clavicle; called also forequarter a.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
interscapulothoracic amputation
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Amputation — Removal of part or all of a body part enclosed by skin. For example, removal of part of a finger or an entire finger would be termed an amputation. Removal of an appendix, on the other hand, would not be termed amputation. A person who has… … Medical dictionary
forequarter amputation — an operation involving removal of an entire arm, including the scapula and clavicle. It is usually performed for soft tissue or bone sarcomas arising from the upper arm or shoulder. Compare hindquarter amputation. * * * interscapulothoracic a … Medical dictionary
Berger operation — interscapulothoracic amputation … Medical dictionary
