Use of the deep femoral artery in repeated reconstructive operations
Vakhidov, V.V.; Gambarin, B.L.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 128(3): 76-81
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 7080397 Document Number: 189991
The possible use of a profound femoral artery in the surgical treatment of late complications following reconstructive operations on the aorta and arteries of lower extremities was studied. Revascularization of the extremity through this artery was performed in 55 patients (68 operations). Different methods were used. The profound femoral artery was shown to be functioning in 66-69% of cases after plasty and shunting by the 5 year term.