Horațiu F Coman, Bogdan Stancu, Octavian A Andercou, Razvan Ciocan, Claudia D Gherman, Adriana Rusu, Norina A Gavan, Cosmina I Bondor, Alexandru D Gavan, Cornelia G Bala, Alexandru Necula, Trif Ana, Trif Tatiana, Peter L Haldenwang
Background/Objectives: Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are a burdensome complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and/or arterial embolism and thrombosis (AET). We assessed the trends in PAD- and/or AET-related LEAs in Romania. Methods: This retrospective study (2015-2019) analyzed data on minor and major LEAs in hospitalized patients recorded in the National School for Public Health, Management, and Health Education database. The absolute numbers and incidences of LEAs were analyzed by diagnosis type, year, age, sex, and amputation level...
April 26, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine