Aortofemoral bypass

Aortofemoral bypass: Aortofemoral bypass is surgery to connect the aortic artery to the femoral artery in the groin in patients with severe occlusion of the left or right iliac artery. A synthetic graft is used to bridge the aorta to the femoral artery.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Aortofemoral bypass

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Aortofemoral bypass:

Aortoiliac artery occlusion (blockage)
Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease
Risk for limb amputation
Claudicated leg artery (peripheral artery disease)
Ischemic leg pain at rest

Other Surgical Options: Aortofemoral bypass

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Aortofemoral bypass may include these surgeries:

Limb amputation

Anesthetic Requirements for Aortofemoral bypass

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Aortofemoral bypass may include:

General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Aortofemoral bypass

Possible surgical complications of Aortofemoral bypass may include:

Blood clots
Failed graft
Embolism
Altered blood pressure
Infection
Nerve injury
Bleeding
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Continued vessel blockage

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Aortofemoral bypass

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is fair and pain is relieved in the majority of cases; however, limb amputation is still a possibility for some patients.