[The treatment of arterial occlusion by means of ultraviolet radiation of the blood (author's transl)].

The advantages of ultraviolet radiation of the blood are obvious. In many cases threatened amputation could be avoided. Ultraviolet radiation of the blood entails little risk and for this reason should be given preference over surgery whenever success with the reconstructive technique is questionable. The length of hospitalization can be reduced by using the ultraviolet radiation technique, and many patients can be treated exclusively on an outpatient basis using this technique. It offers not only medical but also social and economic advantages. Owing to the fact that the ultraviolet radiation technique has proved to be effective in other fields as well, it also deserves more attention from researchers.