Title: Operative therapy of acute limb artery embolism
Abstract: Objective To explore the operative effect and approach and juncture of acute limb artery embolism and to analyse the cause of acute artery embolism. Methods In this paper,we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 14 patients with acute artery embolism underwent embolectomy in 17 limbs in our department from March 1997 to May 2004. Results Excellent 11 limbs,improved 1 and amputation 4. Conclusion Fogarty catheter embolectomy is a simple,effective and safe procedure offering an alternative for the treatment acure limb artery embolism,early operation may decrease the extend of embolism and reduce extremities necrosis.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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