[Follow-up in femoral artery embolectomy].
The results of 112 femoral embolectomies performed on 100 patients were reviewed. Operative mortality rate was 15% and early amputation (within 30 day-after the procedure) 18%. The role of early amputation was closely related to the time of leg ischemia. Current follow-up as established for 86 patients. 5 years and 10 years survival rates for the group were 49% and 40%. Although early survival is decreased after femoral embolectomy long term survivors can be expected to live independently with excellent limb salvage and function.
Pegoraro
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Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Ospedale Molinette, Torino.
Barile
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C
Buzzacchino
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A
Verri
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A
Bertoldo
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U
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004617:Embolism / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Risultati a distanza nell'embolectomia dell'arteria femorale.