Multimodal approach of venous recanalization in patients with a critical limb ischemia due to phlegmasia cerulea dolens: A case series of 17 patients in a single center.

Autor: Mühlberger, Dominic, Mumme, Achim, Stücker, Markus, Reich-Schupke, Stefanie, Hummel, Thomas
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Zdroj: Phlebology; Oct2020, Vol. 35 Issue 9, p701-705, 5p
Abstrakt: Objectives: Advanced phlegmasia cerulea dolens can be a hazardous complication of a deep vein thrombosis and rapid recanalization of the deep venous system is the most important factor. Method: We describe the outcome of 17 patients with critical limb ischemia due to an advanced phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Venous thrombectomy was performed by a standardized operating procedure. Results: Venous recanalization was successful in all patients. An additional fasciotomy was not necessary. There were five patients with an underlying malignancy and eight patients with a simultaneous pulmonary embolism. We had one amputation of a forefoot and one death within 30 days representing a 30-day mortality and an amputation rate of 6%. Conclusions: Early recanalization and recovery of the venous outflow is mandatory for success. A multimodal therapeutic approach of high urgency surgical thrombectomy in combination with endovenous strategies could be a successful treatment option for advanced phlegmasia cerulea dolens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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