| Painful black toe - a case study. | |
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PMID: 22962648 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: Critical limb ischaemia refers to an advanced form of peripheral vascular disease where severe arterial occlusion manifests as chronic ischaemic rest pain, nonhealing ulcers and gangrene. Depending on the severity of disease and level of occlusion, endovascular revascularisation and vascular surgical bypass are indicated to salvage the limb before the inevitable lifesaving choice limb amputation. OBJECTIVE: This article illustrates a clinical scenario in which, without any intervention, the ischaemic anatomy may dry up and mummify. It is a remarkable reminder of the natural history of such events. DISCUSSION: Medical management including analgesia, wound care, infection control and aggressive modification of atherosclerotic risks factors may contribute to a better prognosis. For inoperable cases, pneumatic compression and spinal cord stimulation can be considered to relieve symptoms and improve wound healing. |
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Lawrence Leung |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 41 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2012 Sep |
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Created Date: 2012-09-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 704-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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