Abstract:An attempt to preserve the knee joint in a patient on hemodialysis with stage IV lower limb ischemia with a high risk of thrombotic and hemorrhagic complications is presented. Multifocal atherosclerosis and extensive occlusion of the arteries of the lower leg ruled out the technical possibility of revascularization. The patient refused the proposed hip amputation. An attempt was made to perform amputation at the level of the lower leg. Required therapy aimed at the treatment and prevention of thrombotic compli… Show more
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