Injuries to the popliteal artery.
We have discussed our experiences in operative treatment of popliteal artery injuries. Healing depends on the elapsed time between injury and operation. Three patients brought to the clinic after eight hours required amputations because of irreversible changes caused by anoxemia.
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors