Application of lumbar sympathectomy for the lower extremities diabetic angiopathy in presence of purulent necrotic changes on the foot
Shor, N.A.; Chumak, I.F.
Klinichna Khirurhiia 8: 59-61
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2130 PMID: 11794119 Document Number: 540039
Immediate results of treatment of 63 patients with diabetes mellitus and occlusion of main arteries of lower extremity on different level in chronic ischemia and presence of limited purulent-necrotic changes of toes were adduced. Indications for the operation performance were substantiated and immediate results were analyzed. Favourable result was achieved in 48 (76%) patients, fair--in 8 (13%), in 7 (11%) patients high amputation of extremity was done.