Limb salvage by inverted "Y" grafts to below knee arteries

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1980 May-Jun;21(3):329-36.

Abstract

(1) An inverted Y graft to the proximal tibial arteries is described, and the limited clinical experience with this type of graft is presented. (2) The inverted Y graft provides a low-resistance high-low situation, which theoretically favors graft patency. (3) This clinical series confirms the value of bypass procedures to small, below-knee arteries in limb salvage situations. An excellent rate of success can be accomplished if meticulous surgical technique is used to implement the principles of small vessel surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
  • Arteries / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / methods*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / mortality
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / surgery
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Popliteal Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Popliteal Artery / surgery
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Veins / transplantation*

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene