Frequency of cancer in patients operated on for acute peripheral arterial thrombosis and the impact on prognosis

Little is known about acute peripheral arterial thrombosis in patients with concomitant cancer. Small studies suggest that revascularization in this patient group is associated with thrombosis and increased risk of amputation and death. We investigated the frequency of cancer in patients operated on for acute peripheral arterial thrombosis and the long-term risk of amputation, mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke in a national cohort.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research