Are there still indications for the Krukenberg kineplasty? Report of two patients.

Krukenberg's operation was actually described by Vanghetti in 1989. Three cases, including one bilateral case, are reported. The first case was a 36-year-old patient from a developing country. At the sixth postoperative week, the patient had regained his independence and gained 1.5 kg. The second case was a child with multiple malformations, who presented, in addition to amputation of both legs, a high amputation of the left forearm and distal fold of the right forearm. Krukenberg's operation was performed at the age of 8 months. At the age of 2 years, the child was able to eat and drink independently.