Case studies of the ischemic foot and management with bypass surgery.
Four case studies are presented to demonstrate the interdisciplinary approach used in management of the ischemic foot. In each case, bypass surgery was used to increase vascularity to the affected limb. This surgical aggressive approach, medical management combined with local wound care, provided a satisfying clinical outcome.
Deen
M J
MJ
Southwest Detroit Hospital, Department of Surgery, Michigan 48216.
Feemster
J A
JA
Cowan
M
M
Snyder
N
N
Brookens
T
T
D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D004691:Endarterectomy; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery*