Acute thromboembolic occlusion of the arteries of the extremities is a potentially fatal vascular emergency that requires an early diagnosis and rapid restoration of blood flow. Selective thrombolysis or surgical treatment has been used, but such procedures are sometimes difficult because of the advanced clinical stage of the embolus and the high risk of thromboembolysis therapy. Herein, we describe the clinical utility of aspiration thrombectomy for acute foot and hand ischemia.
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