Key result
Crossover femoro-femoral bypass grafting was successful in 6 of 8 (75%) poor-risk patients with unilateral iliac artery obstruction and severe leg ischemia.
Why the study?
Is crossover femoro-femoral bypass graft effective in poor risk patients with unilateral iliac artery obstruction?
Population
8 poor risk patients with unilateral iliac artery obstruction and impending gangrene, rest pain, or early…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May warrant consideration in selected poor-risk patients; leaves open need for prospective validation of durability and outcomes.
Case Report (n=8)
Is crossover femoro-femoral bypass graft effective in poor risk patients with unilateral iliac artery obstruction?
Crossover femoro-femoral bypass grafting may be a viable, less extensive alternative for poor-risk patients with unilateral iliac artery obstruction.
William J. Foley (1969) conducted a case report in Occlusive disease of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries (n=8). Crossover femoro-femoral bypass graft was evaluated on Procedural success. Crossover femoro-femoral bypass grafting was successful in 6 of 8 (75%) poor-risk patients with unilateral iliac artery obstruction and severe leg ischemia.
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