Radiological management of acute lower limb ischaemia.
The mortality and morbidity of acute limb ischaemia remain high despite advances in surgical and radiological techniques. In this article we consider the aetiology, clinical features and prognosis of the condition and then detail the overall management and radiological techniques (predominantly thrombolysis) available.
Gaines
P A
PA
Academic Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
Beard
J D
JD
D000208:Acute Disease; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000792:Angiography; D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications