Meta-analysis of prognostic factors for amputation following surgical repair of lower extremity vascular trauma

Perkins Z. B., YET B., Glasgow S., Cole E., Marsh W., Brohi K., ...More

BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.102, no.5, pp.436-450, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 102 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/bjs.9689
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.436-450
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Lower extremity vascular trauma (LEVT) is a major cause of amputation. A clear understanding of prognostic factors for amputation is important to inform surgical decision-making, patient counselling and risk stratification. The aim was to develop an understanding of prognostic factors for amputation following surgical repair of LEVT.