[Correction of the regional blood flow in obliterating vascular lesions of the legs].

Results of different methods of treatment of 712 patients with obliterating injuries of the lower extremity vessels were followed for the period from 1974 to 1980. Complex conservative therapy was used in 225 patients. Good results were observed in 1/3 of the patients. Operations were fulfilled in 487 patients: 273 lumbar sympathectomies (bilateral in 28%) and 214 reconstruction operation on the arteries. The prognosing of effects of sympathectomies gave positive results in 84.3% of patients. Good remote results after reconstructive operations were observed in 72,5% of patients. The authors emphasize a short-term effect of reconstructive operations below the inguinal ligament.