Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5598193 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2017 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
The overall mortality rate after primary lower limb amputation in the diabetic and peripheral vascular population is substantial, and should not be underestimated when making decisions regarding limb salvage. Similar to patients undergoing revascularization, comorbid conditions associated with higher mortality should be optimized before surgery whenever possible.
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Authors
Jordan R. Stern, Christopher K. Wong, Marina Yerovinkina, Stephanie J. Spindler, Ashley S. See, Samira Panjaki, Sarah L. Loven, Rick F. Jr., Roman Nowygrod,