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"Blue toe" syndrome. An indication for limb salvage surgery
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|November 1, 1976
Summary
The "blue toe" syndrome, caused by small clots traveling to the feet, indicates serious arterial problems. Promptly finding and fixing the source is crucial for preventing tissue loss and saving limbs.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- The "blue toe" syndrome is a clinical manifestation of acute digital ischemia.
- It results from microembolization to digital arteries from a proximal source.
- The condition presents in an otherwise well-perfused foot.