[Evaluation of surgical results in lower limb atherosclerotic ischemia comparing men and women].

Multicenter studies involved 1449 male and 131 female patients operated for the atherosclerotic ischemia of the lower limbs. About 50% of all limbs were in the III or IV stage of ischemia (according to Fontaine's classification) before surgery. Atherosclerotic lesions involved mainly aortoiliac segment in the majority of patients. Early results of surgery were similar in both men and women. An improvement during a 5-year follow up period was noted more frequently in women than in men--86% and 68.5% of limbs respectively. Late result of lumbar sympathectomy was similar in both groups. Limb amputation and mortality rates were similar in both groups in the early postoperative period and during a 5-year follow up as well.