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.
Mesothelioma is a cancer affecting the mesothelial cells which cover most internal organs. There are two main types of mesothelioma; pleural and peritoneal. In 2013, 706 new cases of mesothelioma were diagnosed in Australia, and it is more common in older men.