A paraplegic patient was admitted for surgical treatment for necrosis and infections of the soft and bony tissues around the lower third of the crus down to the right foot. This mandated a below-knee amputation. During this procedure, there was a profuse bleeding from virtually every point of incision, even though his laboratory results were good enough before this procedure. This case may demonstrate that caution should be exercised during amputation procedures in paraplegic patients.
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