International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology

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Int Angiol · Dec 2003

The best TcpO(2) parameters to predict the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation to improve limb salvage in patients with inoperable critical leg ischemia.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is available as an alternative therapy for patients suffering from inoperable critical limb ischemia (CLI). Selection of patients is essential to achieve the best treatment effect. For this purpose transcutaneous oxygen (TcpO(2)) measurements have frequently been applied. So far, it is unclear which TcpO(2) parameters serve this purpose best. ⋯ The TcpO(2) parameters mentioned above are capable of detecting the effect of SCS treatment. Selection using (a combination of) TcpO(2) measurements substantially improves limb salvage of patients treated with SCS for inoperable CLI.

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