Sex Disparities in Long Term Outcomes After Open Surgery for Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis of Health Insurance Claims

In this largest propensity score matched analysis of health insurance claims to date from Germany, evidence was found for better long term outcomes in women after open surgical revascularisations for chronic limb threatening ischaemia. Future guidelines and studies should address the impact of sex on patient selection practice and outcomes to determine the underlying reasons for existing disparities.