[Arteriosclerosis obliterans of the lower extremities: indications and strategies of surgical therapy].
Arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) of the lower extremities is a common peripheral vascular disease. Its incidence gradually increased in China in recent years. ASO may severely affect the quality of life, and even be fatal. This article summarizes the author's own experiences, along with literature review, with an attempt to discuss the therapeutic principles, indications, and strategies of the surgical therapy for ASO of the lower extremities.
Liu
Chang-Wei
CW
Department of Vascular Surgery, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100730, China. liucw@vip.sina.com
Ye
Wei
W
D001162:Arteriosclerosis Obliterans / Q000601:surgery*; D002681:China; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*