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01502 Anesthesia procedures artery lower leg emblc

Anesthesia

Also known as: tibial embolectomy anesthesia, lower leg clot removal anesthesia

Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the lower leg involving embolectomy. Covers anesthesia for surgical removal of emboli or thrombi from the tibial arteries for acute limb ischemia.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for embolectomy of lower leg arteries, typically using Fogarty balloon catheter technique for acute limb ischemia. Emergent procedure to restore blood flow to the foot. Risk of reperfusion injury and compartment syndrome.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyvascular surgery

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