The eventual outcome of patients who had lower limb amputations due to peripheral vascular disease at Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein

The eventual outcome of patients who had lower limb amputations due to peripheral vascular disease at Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein

Background: Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) presenting with irreversible lower limb pathology has a high morbidity and mortality rate. This study aimed to determine the outcome of patients who underwent lower limb amputations (LLAs) because of PVD at Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein, 2008–2011....

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Main Authors: C De Klerk, G Du Plessis, J J Fourie, A O'Neill, S J A Smit, G Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-03-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
bloemfontein
lower limb amputations
patient outcome
peripheral vascular disease
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4655

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