Abstract
BackgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor for vascularization disorders, especially in the lower extremity that causes acute limb infection (ALI) and chronic limb ischemia (CLI).Case presentationA 41-year-old man has acute limb ischemia, critical limb ischemia, and diabetes mellitus. Investigation results showed vascular disorders in the lower extremity area with necrosis of the digit I pedis destra. The patient underwent retrograde and antegrade thrombectomy of the right to left femoral artery and amputation of the digit pedis.DiscussionThrombectomy is still effective for the management of extensive thrombosis. Amputation of necrotic tissue needs to be conducted immediately to prevent infection.ConclusionVascular disorders in the extremities are an urgent health problem that requires immediate treatment because it prevents damage to the function of the lower extremities.
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