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ArticleArchives of medical science : AMS2013

Surgical treatment of lower limb ischemia in diabetic patients - long-term results.

Bekir Inan, Unal Aydin, Murat Ugurlucan, Cemalettin Aydin, Melike Elif Teker

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Article in Archives of medical science : AMS, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Bekir InanCardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmi Alem University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Unal AydinMehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
Murat UgurlucanAnadolu Medical Center Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey.
Cemalettin AydinCardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmi Alem University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Melike Elif TekerCardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmi Alem University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi · TRBurdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi · TR

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Abstract

introductionLower limb ischemia may cause nonhealing ulcers, infection, amputation and even mortality in diabetic patients. In this study, we review our data of ischemic lower limb revascularization procedures in diabetic patients and present the early, mid- and long-term results. MATERIAL AND

methodsFrom March 2004 to September 2008, 83 patients with lower limb ischemia in Fontaine class III and IV underwent distal arterial bypass procedures. Saphenous vein grafts were used for below-knee arterial bypasses in all patients. In 16 (19%) patients femoropopliteal bypasses were performed with PTFE grafts. Short-term and long-term surgical results were evaluated.

resultsUlcer recovery was determined in 36% of patients. Graft patency was 95% and 1 death (1%) occurred in short-term follow-up. In long-term follow-up the total effectiveness rate was 74%. Graft patency was 79% and 6 deaths (7%) occurred during the follow-up.

conclusionsLower limb ischemia is a serious event in patients with diabetes mellitus. The consequences may include increased mortality and morbidity in this particular patient population. However, distal arterial revascularizations are considerably effective procedures to avoid amputation, to eliminate symptoms, to promote ulcer recovery and to help the patient participate in social life with acceptable short, mid- and long-term follow-up results.

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diabetes mellitusdiabetic fooddistal arterial bypassischemia

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