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From: Surgical correction of polymelia in the perineal region of a 2-day-old indigenous bovine calf: a case report from Bangladesh

Fig. 3

Different phases of electrosurgery to excise the fifth additional limb along with the final wound closure. A Monopolar electro-probe (yellow arrow) having simultaneous cutting and coagulation capacities applied locally for the transection of the limb. B Exposure of the femur-head like bony prominence (white arrow) detached from thin cartilages (blue arrow) and fibrous connective tissues adjacent to the structure. C A muscular hollow in the gluteal region derived from the surgical removal of the limb. D Closure of the hollow cavity by purse string suture. E Closure of the surrounding muscles by simple continuous suture. F Skin closure by simple interrupted sutures. G The discarded limb

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