Necrectomy

Necrectomy is the removal of dead tissue. The operation allows you to stop the development of the pathological process and life-threatening complications. In difficult cases, it can be combined with amputation of a toe or part of the limb.

At Oxford Medical, necrectomy is performed by surgeons with many years of experience. Before the operation, they prescribe a comprehensive examination to the patient to assess the level and spread of necrosis. Based on the results, the optimal method of treatment and surgical intervention is selected, which allows you to remove all necrotic tissue and preserve the maximum amount of healthy tissue.

Most often, the operation is performed for necrosis or gangrene of the foot caused by impaired blood circulation in the lower extremities. The root cause may be:

• obliterating atherosclerosis;

• endarteritis obliterans;

• arterial thrombosis;

• diabetic angiopathy, diabetic foot syndrome and other vascular diseases.

Signs of necrosis are gray skin color, change in structure, absence of bleeding, and secretion of serous or purulent exudate. If they appear, you should contact a vascular surgeon as soon as possible. With early treatment, a larger volume of tissue can be preserved and infectious complications can be prevented.

The specifics of the operation may vary depending on the diagnosis, location and volume of necrotic tissue, as well as the patient's general health. In particular, in case of gangrene, the operation is recommended to be performed as soon as possible, while in case of frostbite or burn, it can be postponed for 1-2 weeks to form a clear border of necrosis.

The goal of necrotectomy is to remove all dead tissue, therefore, in difficult cases, amputation of the phalanx, the entire toe or part of the limb may also be required. The criterion for complete excision of necrosis is the appearance of capillary bleeding. Autodermoplasty can be performed to close the wound or form a stump.

Necrectomy is performed by excision of tissue using surgical instruments or a laser, and sometimes enzymatic therapy - a preparation containing active enzymes that cause rejection of necrotic tissue is applied to the wound. Which technique will be most effective is determined individually by surgeons, taking into account all the features of the patient's condition.

The cost of the operation may vary depending on the area and localization of the necrosis, as well as the need for amputation or skin grafting. You can find out the prices of surgical treatment at «Oxford Medical» here. To find out a more accurate price taking into account individual characteristics, make an appointment for a consultation and examination with a vascular surgeon at a time convenient for you.

«Oxford Medical» operates a multidisciplinary surgery department equipped with new equipment from the best manufacturers of medical equipment. It allows for accurate examinations and operations of any complexity using innovative technologies. Thanks to this, as well as the many years of experience of surgeons, every patient can be sure of receiving high-quality medical care.