Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2012
Two hours ago a 38-year-old patient got pain in his right shin. He was diagnosed with popliteal artery embolism, acute arterial insufficiency of grade I. What is the most appropriate therapeutic tactics?
Answer options
- Resection of the popliteal artery
- Bypass grafting
- Embolectomy
- Amputation at the middle of shin
- Destruction of the embolus by the catheter
Correct answer
Embolectomy
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