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Extra-anatomical bypass grafting--a single surgeon's experience.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20522294     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: Extra-anatomical bypass grafting is a recognised method of lower limb re-vascularisation in high-risk patients who cannot tolerate aortic cross clamping, or in those with a hostile abdomen. We present a single surgeon series of such procedures and determine relevant outcomes.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on a prospectively maintained database of patients undergoing femoro-femoral or axillo-femoral bypass surgery between 1986 and 2004.
RESULTS: Patency rates for femoral (n = 28; 32%) versus axillary (n = 59; 68%) bypass procedures at 1 month, 1, 3 and 5 years were (92% vs 93%), (69% vs 85%), (60% vs 72%) and (55% vs 67%), respectively. Patient survival rates for the corresponding procedures and time intervals were (96% vs 90%), (96% vs 67%), (85% vs 45%) and (73% vs 38%) and revealed a significantly lower survival rate in those undergoing axillary procedures (P = 0.002). Limb salvage rates were calculated at (100% vs 91%), (96% vs 84%), (96% vs 81%) and (92% vs 81%) with no statistically significant difference found between the two groups (P = 0.124). Two-thirds of the patients who required major amputation died within 12 months of surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Acceptable 30-day morbidity, long-term primary patency and survival rates are obtainable in patients suitable for extra-anatomical bypass surgery despite having significant co-morbidities. We have shown 5-year patency rates in those that survive axillary procedures to be as good as those undergoing femoral procedures. Furthermore, surviving patients who evade amputation within a year have an excellent chance of long-term limb salvage.
Authors:
N D Appleton; D Bosanquet; G Morris-Stiff; H Ahmed; P Sanjay; M H Lewis
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-06-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England     Volume:  92     ISSN:  1478-7083     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann R Coll Surg Engl     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-07     Completed Date:  2010-10-13     Revised Date:  2013-05-29    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7506860     Medline TA:  Ann R Coll Surg Engl     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  499-502     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Axillary Artery / surgery
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
Epidemiologic Methods
Female
Femoral Artery / surgery
Graft Occlusion, Vascular / etiology
Humans
Ischemia / surgery*
Leg / blood supply*
Limb Salvage / methods
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Patency
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