Sympathectomy and intra-arterial perfusion therapy in critical ischemia of the lower limbs

The results of 177 sympathectomies fulfilled in 152 patients with critical ischemia of the lower extremities are presented. Good and satisfactory results were obtained in 69.3% of patients after lumbar sympathectomy only. When the operation was combined with prolonged intraarterial catheter therapy positive effects were noted in 79.7% of the cases. This combined method of treatment is thought to be expedient for patients with the IV degree ischemia.