Internal Iliac Artery Patency as a Predictor of Above-Knee Amputation Stump Healing

The primary aim of this study was to assess the role of internal iliac patency in predicting outcomes of above-knee amputation (AKA) stump healing. The secondary objectives were to assess the accuracy of Wound, Ischemia, and Foot Infection (WIfI) classification system in predicting AKA stump healing and its association with delayed mortality.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Karthigesu Aimanan, Lynette Loi, Putera Mas Pian, Kumaraguru V.K. Pillay, Hanif Hussein Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research