Superficial venous arterialization with the great saphenous vein in situ: a single-center experience.
J Vasc Bras
; 23: e20230077, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Arterialization of the dorsal venous arch of the foot is a technique indicated in cases of critical lower limb ischemia that do not have a distal bed that is adequate to enable conventional treatment such as revascularization, angioplasty, or clinical treatment.Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to present the result of arterialization of the venous arch of the foot in 16 patients who underwent treatment with this technique.Methods:
This is a cross-sectional retrospective descriptive analytical study based on a review of the medical records of 16 patients who underwent arterialization of the dorsal venous arch of the foot for limb salvage from January 2016 to January 2021.Results:
Four (25%) of the 16 patients who underwent arterialization of the venous arch of the foot underwent a major amputation during the same hospital stay and one patient (6.25%) had a major amputation within 6 months. The other 11 patients (68.75%) had their limbs preserved, with 10 undergoing minor amputations (toes and forefoot) and one patient having no additional procedures.Conclusions:
We conclude that the technique of arterialization of the dorsal venous arch of the foot should be considered in selected cases. It is a valid alternative for limb salvage when conventional treatment is impossible.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
J Vasc Bras
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil