Surgical revascularization of ischemic limbs is a procedure used to restore blood flow to limbs that have been deprived of oxygen and nutrients due to blocked arteries. The procedure typically involves bypass surgery, where a graft is used to reroute blood flow around the blockage, or angioplasty to open narrowed arteries.
Revascularization is essential for patients with severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) or critical limb ischemia, helping to preserve the limb, relieve pain, and prevent amputation.