Abstract

DIAS, Emanuel. Angiosomes of the foot and ankle and its importance in the treatment of critical limb ischaemia of the lower limb. Angiol Cir Vasc [online]. 2011, vol.7, n.4, pp.204-207. ISSN 1646-706X.

Revascularization by conventional surgery or endovascular procedures in patients with critical lower limb ischaemia plays an important role in preventing the loss of limb, in improving the quality of life and survival of these patients. However, up to 15% of the revascularization of ischemic ulcers of the foot, despite the technical success, may fail to heal and lead to a major amputation. This may be due to an inadequate local revascularization, with inadequate vascular connections between the revascularized artery and the ischemic site. The knowledge and application of the concept of the foot and ankle angiossomes allow the vascular surgeon to better plan, adequate therapeutic means and treat critical lower limb ischaemia.

Keywords : critical limb ischaemia; revascularizacion lower limb; angiossomes of the foot and ankle.

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