Recurrent arterial embolism of the extremities: report of 35 cases
- VernacularTitle:反复肢体动脉栓塞35例的治疗经验
- Author:
Qinghua WU
;
Zhangmin WU
;
Zhong CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thromboembolism;
Vascular surgical procedures
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo improve the therapies for recurrent arterial embolism of the extremities. MethodsFrom Dec. 1984 to Dec. 1997, 35 patients of recurrent embolism of the extremities were treated,results were compared to that of 248 patients with first onset.ResultsThe recurrent cases accounted for 12.4% of the disease.One year recurrence developed in 63% of the 35 cases.32 cases suffered from second arterial embolism and 3 cases had third onset with a total of 42 limbs.The rates of cure,mortality and amputation were respectively 54.3%,22.9%, and 2.9% in the recurrent group,compared to 72.6%,10.1%,and 14.9% in the control group.There were statistically significant differences of cure,mortality and amputation rates between the two groups(? 2test, P
