Comparative evaluation of transcutaneous oxygen tension vs ankle-brachial index as predictors of reoperation following below-knee amputation

Decision-making regarding level of lower extremity amputation is sometimes challenging. Selecting an appropriate anatomic level for major amputation requires consideration of tradeoffs between postoperative function and risk of wound complications that may require additional operations, including debridement and/or conversion to above-knee amputation (AKA). We evaluated the utility of common, non-invasive diagnostic tests used in clinical practice to predict the need for reoperations among patients undergoing primary, elective below knee-amputations (BKAs) by vascular surgeons.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - February 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Drew J. Braet, Kian Pourak, Luciano Delbono, Chloe Powell, Margaret E. Smith, David Schechtman, Andrea T. Obi, Dawn M. Coleman, Matthew A. Corriere Source Type: research