Acute lower limb ischaemia.
Salvage of the acutely ischaemic lower limb represents a large proportion of the emergency workload for the vascular surgeon. A successful outcome is dependent upon a careful clinical assessment and a prompt multidisciplinary approach to revascularization.
Engledow
A H
AH
Department of Vascular Surgery, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London E11 1NR.
Crinnion
J N
JN
D000208:Acute Disease; D002404:Catheterization; D004617:Embolism / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D015427:Reperfusion Injury / Q000209:etiology; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome