Mortality after emergency lower limb amputation due to ischemia: A case series.

January 1, 2026Open Access

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To evaluate the mortality rates associated with emergency lower limb amputation due to ischemia and identify primary causes of death.
Case series analysis of patients undergoing emergency lower limb amputation due to ischemia
Assessment of perioperative mortality rates
Identification of leading causes of mortality, particularly infections.
High mortality rates observed in the perioperative period following amputation
Infection identified as the leading cause of death post-surgery
Mortality rates highlight significant risks involved in emergency limb surgeries.

Case series reports high mortality rates linked to infection after lower limb amputation due to ischemia, indicating serious risks during surgery.

Mortality in the perioperative period of emergency major lower limb amputation remains high, with infection being the leading cause.

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Godoy et al. (2026) studied this question.

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