Methods: Between January 2005 and February 2011, 137 patients (74 males, 63 females; mean age 62.85 years; range 34 to 91 years) who underwent surgical treatment due to acute peripheral arterial occlusion were evaluated retrospectively.

Results: The arterial occlusion was on the right upper extremity in 25 patients, on the left upper extremity in 16 patients, on the right lower extremity in 48 patients, on the left lower extremity in 39 patients and bilateral lower extremity in nine patients. Sixy-one patients were admitted within the first 12 hours, while 76 patients were admitted after the first 12 hours. Embolectomy was performed on all patients. Reembolectomy was done for 17 patients (12.40%) with recurrent ischemia. Amputation were performed on nine patients (6.56%). Mortality rate was 4.37% with six cases.

Conclusion: Acute arterial occlusions are associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention play a significant role in reducing mortality and morbidity.