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Critical Leg Ischaemia

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Abstract

We broadly agree with the clear considerations of Harris and Moody and their conclusions that primary amputation should only be undertaken when every possibility of revascularization has been excluded or exhausted. From the experience of our combined medical-surgical team approach to vascular disease, we would like to make a few remarks on non-surgical possibilities in patients who are candidates for amputation and on some aspects concerning amputation level.

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  1. Felix Mahler
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  1. Department of Vascular Surgery, St. George’s Hospital and Medical School, Blackshaw Road, SW17 OQT, London, England, UK

    John A. Dormandy

  2. Research Laboratories, Schering AG, D-1000, Berlin 65, Federal Republic of Germany

    Günter Stock

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Mahler, F., Stirnemann, P. (1990). Commentary. In: Dormandy, J.A., Stock, G. (eds) Critical Leg Ischaemia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-75625-2_13

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