A 75-year-old man, Mr. Minh, suffered from leg pain and difficulty walking due to an artery blockage in his lower limbs. Dr. Le Van Tuyen from Tam Anh General Hospital performed a “2 in 1” intervention to restore blood flow in his legs. When Mr. Minh arrived at the hospital, both lower limbs were severely blocked in the arteries of the iliac, femoral, and below-the-knee arteries, posing a risk of severe anemia and necrosis.
Based on multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) angiography results, the doctors identified obstructions and calcifications in the arteries of both lower extremities. Initially concerned about Mr. Minh’s ability to undergo major surgery due to his age and underlying health conditions, Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung decided on a combined surgery and endovascular intervention approach to completely resolve the condition.
During a two-hour procedure, the doctors bypassed the blockage in the left leg artery and placed a stent in the left iliac artery. They successfully revascularized the right thigh, allowing Mr. Minh to regain sensation in his feet and walk again within three days of being discharged from the hospital with normal blood perfusion in both legs and smooth flow through stents.
Arterial occlusion can lead to severe symptoms such as leg pain, pale skin, and necrosis if left untreated for too long. Risk factors like age, smoking habits, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles increase this risk significantly.
To prevent such conditions from occurring or worsening further, Dr. Dung recommends lifestyle changes that include regular exercise and controlling underlying health issues effectively. By doing so, patients can reduce their risk of developing complications associated with lower limb artery occlusion.
In conclusion, addressing risk factors associated with lower limb artery occlusion requires proactive measures that involve lifestyle changes alongside medical interventions tailored to individual needs.
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