digital amputation digital amputation through the metatarsophalangeal joint. midtarsal amputation forefoot amputation through the metatarsal shafts. midthigh amputation foot and lower-leg amputation at the midfemur. ray amputation amputation of a metatarsal and its associated digit. Syme's amputation foot amputation through the midtarsal joint
Fluid and Tissue Sample Tests. If you have a buildup of fluid in the body that may be related to mesothelioma, your doctor can remove a sample of the fluid by inserting a needle through the skin into the area of fluid buildup.
Pleurectomy (removal of part of the pleural lining) and pleurodesis (causing abrasions on the chest wall in order to cause the lung to attach to this surface with scar tissue as it heals, may also prevent pneumothorax from occurring. Both of these procedures are common treatments for mesothelioma.