Analysis of Lower Limb Amputations in Brazil ’s Public Health System over 13 Years

The objective of this study was to analyse all lower limb amputations performed in the public health system in Brazil over a 13 year period, evaluating trends in the number of cases, patient demographics, associated aetiologies, hospital length of stay, and in hospital mortality.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - February 21, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Felipe Soares Oliveira Portela, Andressa C. Sposato Louzada, Marcelo Fiorelli Alexandrino da Silva, Marcelo Passos Teivelis, S érgio Kuzniec, Nelson Wolosker Source Type: research