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Evaluation of the pattern of proximal and distal occlusion and collateral circulation of lower limb arteries using combined contrast arteriography and color doppler ecography.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20198824     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Lower limb peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is highly prevalent and causes disability and poor quality of life. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the pattern of proximal and distal occlusion and collateral circulation of lower limb arteries using combined contrast arteriography and color doppler ecography. The study concerned 140 subjects (88 men and 52 women, age range 65-88 years) with symptomatic lower limb arterial disease (Fontaine's stage II) subsequent to the occlusion of vessels downstream from the subrenal aorta. The assessment of lower-extremity PAOD was performed by using the FRASI study three step protocol. The calculation of the Winsor index showed progressively lower haemodynamic compromission in distal occlusion. The more the site of occlusion was proximal, and the greater was its hemodynamic effect, although there was no statistically significance. A combined use of contrast arteriography and color doppler ecography appeared very useful in studying the anatomy of the occlusions and their haemodynamic impact, as well as in analysing the presence and the effects of collateral circles. These findings may be fundamental for identifying the most correct indications for surgical therapy and for selecting optimal strategies and prostheses.
Authors:
Debora Valecchi; Duccio Bacci; Massimo Gulisano; Andrea A Conti; Maurizio Sibilio; Mario Lipoma; Eleonora Sgambati; Claudio Macchi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Italian journal of anatomy and embryology = Archivio italiano di anatomia ed embriologia     Volume:  114     ISSN:  1122-6714     ISO Abbreviation:  Ital J Anat Embryol     Publication Date:    2009 Apr-Sep
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-04     Completed Date:  2010-06-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9612303     Medline TA:  Ital J Anat Embryol     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  121-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation, IRCCS Florence, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Angiography / methods*
Aorta, Abdominal / pathology,  radiography,  ultrasonography
Arteries / pathology,  ultrasonography*
Disease Progression
Echocardiography, Doppler, Color / methods*
Equipment Design
Female
Femoral Artery / pathology,  radiography,  ultrasonography
Hemodynamics
Humans
Iliac Artery / pathology,  radiography,  ultrasonography
Leg / blood supply*,  pathology,  physiopathology
Male
Peripheral Vascular Diseases / pathology,  radiography*,  ultrasonography*
Predictive Value of Tests
Preoperative Care
Prostheses and Implants
Regional Blood Flow / physiology
Tibial Arteries / pathology,  radiography,  ultrasonography

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