European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Mar 1997
Case ReportsA prospective study of the effect of limb-threatening ischaemia and its surgical treatment on the quality of life.
To assess the quality of life after treatment for limb-threatening ischaemia. ⋯ The treatment of limb-threatening ischaemia should aim to maintain pre-morbid lifestyle, an aim which is best achieved by limb-salvage. The patient's own expectations and needs have a major bearing on the choice of therapy.