2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2004.12.049
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Delayed recanalization angioplasty after traumatic occlusion of the superficial femoral and popliteal artery

Abstract: The management of patients presenting with limb-threatening ischemia after lower limb trauma poses particular demands on vascular surgeons. We describe two patients with lower limb arterial occlusions who presented with limb-threatening ischemia 8 years and 3 years after trauma to the lower limb. They were successfully managed by recanalization angioplasty, with a good early clinical outcome after 5 months and 3 months, respectively. Recanalization angioplasty is a useful adjunct in the management of ischemic … Show more

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“…Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is reported to be the preferred treatment for traumatic popliteal artery occlusion as long as the extent of the disease allowed. 16,17 The patient underwent successful percutaneous transluminal revascularization angioplasty followed by anticoagulation therapy for 3 months with good results.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is reported to be the preferred treatment for traumatic popliteal artery occlusion as long as the extent of the disease allowed. 16,17 The patient underwent successful percutaneous transluminal revascularization angioplasty followed by anticoagulation therapy for 3 months with good results.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%