| Femoropopliteal composite bypass grafts: current status. | |
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PMID: 7089867 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Controversy continues regarding the best arterial substitute for femoropopliteal reconstruction if an adequate length of autogenous saphenous vein is not available. To evaluate the role of composite grafts as an alternate vascular conduit, we have analyzed our experience with 39 femoropopliteal composite grafts as compared with a similar group of 79 below-knee prosthetic reconstructions. The 5-year cumulative patency rates for composite and prosthetic reconstructions to the distal popliteal artery were not statistically different (38 +/- 9% and 31 +/- 8%, respectively). The amount of vein relative to prosthesis did not appear to influence late patency. Both alternate reconstructive methods were significantly inferior to the 73 +/- 3% 5-year patency rate of autogenous vein bypass grafts. Based on this experience, we have abandoned the use of composite grafts for primary femoropopliteal reconstruction, since currently available prosthetic grafts appear to have similar long-term function. |
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Authors:
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A J LaSalle; D C Brewster; J D Corson; R C Darling |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Surgery Volume: 92 ISSN: 0039-6060 ISO Abbreviation: Surgery Publication Date: 1982 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-08-14 Completed Date: 1982-08-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417347 Medline TA: Surgery Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 36-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis* Femoral Artery / transplantation* Graft Survival Humans Leg / blood supply Popliteal Artery / transplantation* Postoperative Complications Retrospective Studies |
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