Delayed recanalization angioplasty after traumatic occlusion of the superficial femoral and popliteal artery.
case_report · Level V
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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 limbs after trauma.
Medical subject headings
- Angioplasty, Balloon
- Arterial Occlusive Diseases
- Femoral Artery
- Popliteal Artery