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[Acute nontraumatic limb ischemia].

H Yangni-Angate1, A Adoubi, M Adoh Adoh

  • 1Department de chirurgie cardio-vasculaire et thoracique, CHU de Bouake et Institut de Cardiologie d'Abidjan.

West African Journal of Medicine
|August 22, 2006
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Acute non-traumatic limb ischemia often presents late, leading to high mortality and amputation rates despite surgical intervention. Early diagnosis is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with limb ischemia.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • Acute non-traumatic limb ischemia affects patients presenting with sudden limb pain, pallor, and pulselessness.
  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment are common challenges in managing acute limb ischemia.
  • The femoral artery is a frequent site of occlusion in these cases.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the outcomes of surgical interventions for acute non-traumatic limb ischemia.
  • To identify factors contributing to high mortality and limb loss rates.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis in acute limb ischemia management.

Summary:

  • A study reviewed 24 patients (18 males, 6 females, mean age 50) with acute non-traumatic limb ischemia treated surgically.
  • Occlusions were predominantly in the femoral artery, caused by thrombosis (54.2%) or embolism (29.2%).

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  • Ischemia onset was delayed (>24 hours) in 62.5% of cases, resulting in 29.2% mortality and 29.2% amputation rates, with a 45.8% limb salvage rate.

    • Impact:

    • Delayed diagnosis of acute non-traumatic limb ischemia contributes to high hospital mortality and morbidity.
    • Surgical treatment (embolectomy/thrombectomy) shows limited success in limb salvage for delayed presentations.
    • Improved diagnostic timeliness is essential to reduce adverse outcomes in acute limb ischemia.