Perfusion and preservation of the pelvis and lower limbs with their subsequent replantation. Results of a pilot experiment on animals

Rationale: Vascular injuries are the main cause of mortality and disability in military and civilian injuries. With a massive influx of wounded, there is no time for hightech and long-term operations. The search for new effective ways to increase the viability of a limb segment damaged with an artery for transporting the wounded to the next stage of medical care seems extremely relevant.