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Patency of autogenous saphenous vein versus polytetrafluoroethylene grafts in femoropopliteal bypass for advanced ischemia of the extremity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3975795     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Eighty-six femoropopliteal bypass operations were performed for ischemic ulceration, gangrene or rest pain in 77 patients whose mean preoperative ABI was 0.35. In this homogeneous patient sample, we compared prospectively a trial of saphenous vein versus PTFE grafts. During the follow-up period amputations were required in 30 per cent of the patients with a vein graft and in 31 per cent of patients with a PTFE graft. However, the presence of gangrene significantly decreased the interval to first occlusion (p less than 0.001). Over-all, autogenous saphenous vein grafts had longer patency than PTFE grafts in both the femoropopliteal and distal bypass positions. This advantage prevailed when 45 of the patients were randomized, although not at statistically significant levels. In patients without gangrene who underwent limb salvage, bypassing the diseased femoropopliteal segment with either of the graft materials increased graft patency and limb salvage compared with patients who had ischemic tissue necrosis.
Authors:
R S Bennion; R A Williams; B E Stabile; M A Fox; M L Owens; S E Wilson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics     Volume:  160     ISSN:  0039-6087     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Gynecol Obstet     Publication Date:  1985 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-04-04     Completed Date:  1985-04-04     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0101370     Medline TA:  Surg Gynecol Obstet     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  239-42     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Blood Vessel Prosthesis* / adverse effects
Female
Femoral Vein / surgery
Graft Occlusion, Vascular / etiology*
Humans
Ischemia / physiopathology,  surgery*
Leg / blood supply*
Male
Middle Aged
Polytetrafluoroethylene* / adverse effects
Popliteal Vein / surgery
Prospective Studies
Random Allocation
Risk
Saphenous Vein / transplantation*
Systole
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
9002-84-0/Polytetrafluoroethylene

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