The Significance of Medial Sural Artery Integrity in Popliteal Artery Trauma: A Case Report

Two patients with popliteal artery trauma who underwent secondary amputations due to refractory calf sepsis despite a patent arterial repair are presented in this case report. The medial sural artery, the main arterial supply of the medial head of the gastrocnemius, was surgically severed in both pa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of lower extremity wounds 2005-12, Vol.4 (4), p.255-257
Hauptverfasser:	Tzilalis, V. D., Georgiadis, G. S., Papas, T. T., Arvanitis, D. P., Lazarides, M. K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Amputation - adverse effects Amputation - methods Arteries - injuries Case studies Female Health aspects Humans Male Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal - blood supply Muscle, Skeletal - injuries Popliteal artery Popliteal Artery - injuries Wounds and injuries
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