Author/Editor		Geršak, Borut; Kališnik, Jurij Matija
Title		Indikacije za kirurško zdravljenje periferne arterijske okluzivne bolezni
Translated title		Indications for surgical treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Type		članek
Source		In: Repše S, editor. 40. kirurški dnevi. Zbornik predavanj 40. podiplomski tečaj iz kirurgije; 2005 feb 11-12; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Klinični center, Kirurška klinika,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 17-23
Language		slo
Abstract		Background. Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) has high prevalency in normal adult population and significant mortality and therefore presents important therapeutical challenge. Methods. Arterial insufficiency is primarily solved by endarteriectomy, vascular plasty, bypassing of the segment concerned or the combination of the above. Results. Surgical revascularization has a better long-term results. However, it should be indicated only when the risk of perioperative complications does not overweigh the benefits ofthe procedure. Conclusions. Preoperative planning for treatment of the diseased carotid arteries includes evaluation of the severity of stenosis, clinical manifestation and progress of the diseases and perioperative risk. Surgical treatment of lower extremity PAOD is based on Fonten classification: surgical revascularization is treatment of choice in critical limb ischemia.
Descriptors		ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES LEG