[Autologous transfusion of UV-irradiated blood in occlusive vascular diseases of the legs].

Under analysis were observations of 34 patients with obliterating diseases of the lower extremity vessels. All of them were treated by autotransfusion of ultraviolet irradiated blood. It was noted that the patients' state improved, pains subsided and the ulcers were epithelized. Control examinations have revealed better blood filling of the tissues and increased oxygen saturation of blood.