The British journal of surgery
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This is a retrospective study of 80 patients with 94 severely ischaemic lower limbs treated over a period of 6 years. Arterial reconstruction was possible in 47 patients (54 limbs) and 76 per cent of these limbs were salvaged. ⋯ The fate of the patients who underwent major amputation is described. The selection of patients for direct arterial surgery is discussed, together with some of the technical problems involved.