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Risk factors for amputation in extremities vascular injuries in Saudi Arabia
Authors Al Wahbi A, Aldakhil S, Al Turki S, El Kayali A, Al Kohlani H, Al Showmer A
Received 30 June 2015
Accepted for publication 27 January 2016
Published 24 May 2016 Volume 2016:12 Pages 229—232
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S91452
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Editor who approved publication: Professor Daniel Duprez
Abdullah Al Wahbi, Salman Aldakhil, Saud Al Turki, Abdulrahman El Kayali, Hussein Al Kohlani , Abdulaziz Al Showmer
Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abstract: Amputation is most closely associated with blunt, lower limb injuries associated with vascular trauma. These vascular injuries require a special attention to prevent life and limb loss. Patient outcomes can also be improved by organizing vascular trauma data into appropriate systems to facilitate future studies.
Keywords: vascular injuries, extremities trauma, amputation, ischemia
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