Pitfalls in peripheral vascular surgery: Disseminated intravascular coagulation

George J. Collins*, Norman M. Rich, Salvatore Scialla, Charles A. Andersen, Paul T. McDonald

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Abstract

Disseminated intravascular coagulation is infrequently encountered in the practice of peripheral vascular surgery. Nonetheless, it has devastating and often fatal effects. In our series of eight cases, the mortality rate was 62.5 per cent. A better understanding of the basic disease process as prompted by this review, earlier diagnosis, and rational treatment should lead to higher survival rates and lowered morbidity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)375-380
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican Journal of Surgery
Volume134
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1977

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