title: Thrombolysis in the treatment of lower extremity occlusive disease.
abstract: The development of new thrombolytic agents and increased experience in the use of these drugs has enhanced limb salvage, especially in patients who have undergone multiple lower extremity bypass procedures. This article reviews the indications for such therapy and critically assesses both complications and efficacy of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Rochester, New York, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Riggs
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ouriel
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy