Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease and Tissue Loss Stratified to a Nonrevascularization Approach

In this selected group, an initial approach with aggressive wound care without revascularization appears justified with good limb salvage. Long-term analysis demonstrated a notable incidence of wound recurrence (43%) albeit most recurrences can be successfully managed without the need for late revascularization and no increased incidence of limb loss.