Abstract
Background: Ischaemia-reperfusion injury (I-R injury) is a recognised and potentially fatal complication following revascularisation of an ischaemic limb. Prevention of reperfusion injury is the focus of much research, but effective drug regimens have yet to be established into clinical practice. Case report: Here we present a man with prolonged, severe lower limb ischaemia, successfully treated with a novel surgical technique for preventing I-R injury. Prior to revascularisation, the common femoral vein was cannulated and the harmful venous effluent was drained. The patient made an excellent recovery, the limb was salvaged and no systemic complications were encountered.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 131-133 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Irish Journal of Medical Science |
Volume | 179 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2010 |
Keywords
- Acute ischaemia
- Embolectomy
- Embolism
- Ischaemia-reperfusion injury