Iatrogenic interval gangrene of the thigh

Interval gangrene of the thigh is an extremely rare complication in vascular surgery. Most cases have reported interval gangrene of the calf as a consequence of a distal bypass procedure,1-6 with little documentation of interval thigh gangrene occurring after endovascular intervention.7 The present case suggests that in the process of placing multiple-level covered and bare metal stents in the iliac, superficial femoral, and popliteal arteries, interval gangrene of the thigh must be considered as a potential, albeit rare, complication.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 15, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Flynn S, Montoya M, Bikkina R, Hammond BJ, Dardik H, Bernik T Tags: Case Report Source Type: research