Shot: Roman Kostomarov risks losing his leg due to necrosis
Olympic champion in ice dancing Roman Kostomarov is at risk of losing his leg. This became known to the Telegram channel Shot.
According to the source, the necrosis has moved from the fingers to the feet. The examination showed the presence of gas bubbles in the soft tissues of the left ankle joint and the lower third of the leg. Doctors are trying to save the leg, but the prognosis is poor.
On February 3, Mash reported that Kostomarov was being prepared for an operation to amputate his toes. It was noted that due to the long connection to the blood oxygen saturation device (ECMO), the athlete began to die of tissues, gangrene spread to the toes.
On February 1, a source from Lenta.ru reported that nothing threatened Kostomarov’s life. At the same time, it was noted that his fingers could be amputated.
Kostomarov was hospitalized on 10 January. He was diagnosed with left-sided pneumonia in combination with influenza B.
Source: Lenta
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