Sequestrectomy is an operation to remove sequestrum - a separated area of necrotic (dead) tissue, which is a purulent formation.
Sequestrectomy is performed for abscesses, phlegmon, osteomyelitis, purulent arthritis and other diseases.
Sequesters can form as a result of traumatic tissue damage, complications of acute infectious diseases, or circulatory disorders in tissues.
When sequestration is formed, tissue disintegrates and becomes infected, which can lead to the development of severe complications.
Performing a sequestrectomy helps prevent the development of a purulent process and preserve the patient’s health.