Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes of Bovine Pericardial Patch vs. Saphenous Vein Patch in Femoral Endarterectomy

Key Points

• Bovine pericardial patch demonstrates effective mid-term outcomes compared to saphenous vein patch.
• In terms of safety, the Bovine pericardial patch is a valuable alternative in femoral endarterectomy.
• Assessment highlights the potential for both short- and mid-term outcomes with each type of patch.
• This analysis may enable wider use of the Bovine pericardial patch in surgical practices.