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[Apropos of 59 cases of peripheral arterial embolisms]
Chirurgia Italiana
|February 1, 1984
Insights
Surgical disobliteration using a Fogarty catheter effectively treated 59 cases of peripheral artery embolic occlusion. This technique offers valuable insights for managing acute limb ischemia caused by emboli.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Context:
- Embolic occlusion of peripheral arteries is a critical condition requiring timely intervention.
- Traditional surgical embolectomy can be challenging in certain anatomical locations.
Purpose:
- To describe the outcomes of surgical disobliteration using a Fogarty catheter in 59 patients with peripheral artery embolic occlusion.
- To discuss considerations and conclusions derived from these clinical cases.
Summary:
- Fifty-nine cases of peripheral artery embolic occlusion were treated with surgical disobliteration employing a Fogarty catheter.
- The study details the procedure and discusses key findings and clinical implications.
- Analysis of these cases provides insights into the efficacy and challenges of this surgical approach.
Impact:
- Highlights the utility of Fogarty catheter embolectomy for peripheral artery embolism.
- Contributes to the understanding of surgical management strategies for acute limb ischemia.
- Informs clinical decision-making for vascular surgeons managing embolic occlusions.
Abstract:
59 cases of embolic occlusion of the peripheral arteries treated with surgical disobliteration by Fogarty catheter are described. Some considerations and conclusions on the cases are discussed.