ATHEROSCLEROTIC OCCLUSION OF THE ABDOMINAL AORTA AND ILIAC ARTERIES: A STUDY OF 105 PATIENTS

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Abstract
Data were obtained on age, sex, cause of occlusion, associated diseases, symptoms, physical findings, and results of laboratory and roentgenographic tests. Prognosis was considered in terms of survival, cause of death, amputation of one or both limbs, and ischemic manifestations of the lower limbs. In general, the survival rate for persons with this syndrome was somewhat less favorable than for a "normal" group of corresponding age. The causes of death were predominantly vascular (myocardial and cerebral). Ischemic manifestations in the lower limbs occurred relatively infrequently. The data obtained are utilized to formulate a rational approach to selection of patients for aorto-iliac operations. In addition, the data may be used to evaluate the efficacy of and need for such treatment.

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