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Assessing Therapeutic Angiogenesis in a Murine Model of Hindlimb Ischemia
Published on: June 8, 2019
Technical outcomes of below-the-elbow revascularization for upper extremity critical limb ischemia
Merve Ozen1, Bulent Arslan2, Anel Yakupovich2
1Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Objectives:
This study aims to report the technical results of below-the-elbow arterial revascularization in patients with critical hand ischemia.
Methods:
We retrospectively identified upper extremity critical limb ischemia patients treated with below-the-elbow arterial intervention between 2013 and 2017. Patient demographics, comorbidities, and procedural data were reviewed and technical success was evaluated.
Results:
Seven patients with 12 arteries that were affected by critical hand ischemia were treated. All patients had a history of end-stage renal disease. The technical success rate was 83.3%. There were no major or minor complications. The average follow-up duration was 9 months (2-26 months). One patient underwent a digital amputation at 8 months.
Conclusion:
Arterial revascularization of the below-the-elbow arteries for critical hand ischemia is safe and technically feasible.
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