Complex lower limb trauma, contusion and thrombosis of popliteal artery, vein graft

We present a case of trauma tic lesion of the lower limb with thrombosis of the popliteal artery and vast necrosis of theskin.Sorne aspects of the treatment are considered: venous graft, surgical excision and skin grafting as a secondary procedure.By means of this treatment, anatomic and functional...

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Authors: Liard, Washington, Mañana, Julio, Albo, Manuel
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:1971
Country:Uruguay
Institution:Sociedad de Cirugía del Uruguay
Repository:Revista Cirugía del Uruguay
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.revista.scu.org.uy:article/2270
Online Access:https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/2270
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:traumatismos
cirugía vascular
miembros inferiores
trauma
vascular surgery
lower limbs
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Summary:We present a case of trauma tic lesion of the lower limb with thrombosis of the popliteal artery and vast necrosis of theskin.Sorne aspects of the treatment are considered: venous graft, surgical excision and skin grafting as a secondary procedure.By means of this treatment, anatomic and functional recovery of the limb was obteined.