Risk factors for amputation in extremity vascular injuries in Saudi Arabia
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چکیده
Amputation is most closely associated with blunt, lower limb injuries associated with vascular trauma. These vascular injuries require a special attention to prevent life and limb loss. Patient outcomes can also be improved by organizing vascular trauma data into appropriate systems to facilitate future studies.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016