Hemipelvectomy

Abstract

1. 1. Hemipelvectomy is the only effective means of removing malignant tumors of the pelvic girdle and offers a wider margin of safety in the amputation treatment of malignant tumors high in the thigh. 2. 2. The operative technique is described. The operation is not unduly complicated and the present-day mortality is low. 3. 3. Four patients, 12 days to 50 years in age, are reported. Two operations were performed for osteogenic sarcoma and one each for Marjolin's ulcer and for extensive congenital angiomas. © 1949.