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Interval gangrene occurring after successful lower-extremity revascularization.
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Peripheral vascular surgery can lead to rare gangrene despite functioning grafts. Maintaining collateral circulation is crucial for limb salvage after bypass procedures.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Limb Ischemia Management
- Reconstructive Surgery Complications
Background:
- Peripheral vascular reconstructive surgery aims to restore blood flow to ischemic limbs.
- A rare complication involves limb gangrene despite a functioning graft and palpable pulse.
- This complication highlights potential issues with collateral circulation in bypassed segments.