Figure 4
From: Cryopreservation and replantation of amputated rat hind limbs
Intra- and postoperative images. (A-C) Above-knee amputation group; (A) Limb post freezing and rewarming is swollen compared to the healthy limb. (B) Immediately after anastomosis and (C) attempted restoration of blood flow marked muscle swelling was noted. (D-G) Syme’s amputation group; (D) Immediately after replantation the limb is pink indicating adequate blood flow. (E) Ten days after replantation no signs of necrosis were noted. (F) At two months after replantation the limb is viable. (G) Angiography at two months after surgery showed blood flow in the transplanted limb, though a reduced number of blood vessels.