Luminal stenosis

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Luminal stenosis

Asked for Female, 26 Years

My grandfather has a gangrenous foot since last week..on lowerlimb scan there is >90 percent narrowing n blood flow reduction in ATA n PTA.he has a history of MI and stroke..what can be the best treatment option?is angio can be done?

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Dr. Yawar Nissar

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No need of angio ,can u send the photograph of foot for proper diagnosis and treatment

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Dr. S G Prasadi General Surgeon 43 yrs exp Sangli Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. S G Prasadi

General Surgeon 43 yrs exp Sangli

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If there is frank gangrene, one would go for amputation It is better to be evaluated for pulsations in major blood vessels from a vascular surgeon. If major blood vessels are not felt CT angiography will be helpful If major vessels are blocked, one may get stenting done to prevent major gangrene of leg. At some places angioplasty of small vessels are being done

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