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Factors Influencing Ulcer Healing In Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Patients After Endovascular Angioplasty At Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Raden Suhartono, Ghany H. Wijaya, Akhmadu Muradi

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Chronic limb–threatening ischemia (CLTI) can cause rest pain in the lower extremities and the formation of ulcers or gangrene. Revascularization, which can be done using open surgery or endovascular procedures, is the first line of treatment in CLTI management. CLTI patients at CMGH usually came with advanced conditions and high re–amputation rates even after revascularization. This study aimed to determine factors associated with the outcome of endovascular angioplasty, especially ulcer healing.

Method. A cross–sectional study was conducted at CMGH, enrolling CLTI patients with Rutherford grades 5 and 6 who underwent angioplasty. Age, gender, history of smoking, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, …

Outcome Of Endovascular Procedure In Chronic Limb Ischemia Femoropopliteal Lesion: A Literature Review, Alexander J. Utama, Robby E. Thio

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Angioplasty and stenting are the two main endovascular treatments for femoropopliteal lesions associated with chronic limb ischemia. To summarize the research in this area, this article examines the state of these treatments today, diving into clinical subtleties and new trends. The objectives was to thoroughly analyze the body of research, combining knowledge about the results of endovascular angioplasty and stenting.

Methods: Literature was searched in some databases (Cochrane, PubMed, and EBSCO) from June to July 2021.

Results: Five articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified. There were two randomized control trials and three cohort …