Trans tibial amputation with or without a tourniquet in patients with diabetic foot infection and peripheral vascular disease: Comparison of postoperative outcomes
Background: Transtibial amputation (TTA) due to complications of diabetic foot infection (DFI) or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a high-risk procedure in fragile patients. The risks of reoperation, blood loss requiring blood transfusion, and mortality are high. The use of a tourniquet in this...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/10225536221102694 |