Quality assurance in amputation of the lower extremities due to vascular insufficiency
Thomsen, N.O.; Søe-Nielsen, N.H.; Jensen, C.M.; Noer, H.H.; Vaengtoft, T.; Munch, L.; Inman, A.
Nordisk Medicin 110(10): 258-260
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-1420 PMID: 7478965 Document Number: 454021
In this retrospective study we reviewed the clinical charts for 82 patients who underwent lower limb amputation at our department during 1990 and 1991. Our results are compared with the literature, and different aspects of the treatment are discussed. Subsequently a model for future quality assurance is presented.
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