Multiple Sequence Revascularization of Infrapopliteal Arteries in the Management of Critically Ischemic Extremity

Abstract

Most cases of distal bypasses closures are caused by reduced blood flow within the affected peripheral vasculature, resulting in corresponding reduction in the graft’s blood supply. The authors use multiple, sequence, Y grafting and bridge grafting procedures on crural and pedal arteries, in order to improve the above hemodynamic features.

Furthermore, the techniques facilitate better circulation within larger extremity regions.

Keywords

• critical extremity ischemia
• crural bypass
• pedal bypass
• Y-graft bypass