Resuscitator-anesthesiologist Maria Yudina said that figure skater Roman Kostomarov will undergo another surgery, if necessary, to amputate his hand. Words of an expert drive the portal MSK1.RU.
He was previously reported to be an Olympic champion. threatened to amputate left arm up to the elbow due to necrosis.
“The hand is not such a large volume, and if the operation takes place, I think everything will be fine for Kostomarov – both from a surgical point of view, and anesthesia is now selected individually for each person. It transfers quite easily,” said Yudina.
Reviving suggested that the decision on the need for amputation was made by an entire council of doctors who examined the skater several times a day.
Yudina stressed that another amputation would not put an end to Kostomarov’s chances of returning to a full life.
“I’ve seen a lot of comments saying, “Why do we live without limbs, but that’s complete nonsense. Roman needs to continue to be treated, rescued and supported, he’s a young and strong man,” he said.
It was previously reported that Kostomarov is preparing for prosthetics.