Changes in the number of lower limb amputations during a period of increasing vascular surgical activity. Results of a nation-wide study, Denmark, 1977-1990.
To find out if the number of lower limb amputations for peripheral occlusive arterial disease increased during the period of increased vascular surgical activity 1977-1990.
Retrospective review of a database covering all admissions to Danish hospitals.
All patients admitted to Danish hospitals with peripheral occlusive disease during the period 1977-1990.
Numbers, and age and sex specific incidence rates for admission, arterial reconstruction and amputation.
The number of admissions during which arterial reconstruction for OAD was done increased from 963 in 1977 to 2311 in 1990 (p
