[Problems and results of treatment of vascular injuries--a 20-year analysis]

From 1.1.1971 until 31.12.1990 we observed and provided 331 patients with 344 acute injuries of arteries. Reasons was iatrogenic and traumatic injuries. In 94% of iatrogenic injuries and in 67.7% of traumatic injuries a full restitutio could be achieved. In 11.9% the extremity was saved with a resting functional deficit, in 11.9% an amputation was required, 9.5% hat a letal outcome.