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Femoropopliteal Bypass

Posted On: 05-27-2015
Femoropopliteal Bypass

What is Femoropopliteal Bypass?

During femoropopliteal bypass, blood is rerouted from the femoral artery to the popliteal arteries located above or below the knee. Either a synthetic graft or the saphenous vein in the leg is used for bypass.

Also Known As:

  • Femoral artery surgery
  • Blood rerouting
  • Infrainguinal arterial bypass
  • Femoropopliteal reconstruction
  • Fem-Pop bypass

Conditions Treated with Femoropopliteal Bypass:

Femoropopliteal bypass is performed in patients with severe peripheral artery disease, as well as in cases of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, ischemic leg pain at rest and risk of limb amputation.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Femoropopliteal Bypass:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to femoropopliteal bypass. Limb amputation is a surgical alternative to the procedure.

Anesthesia with Femoropopliteal Bypass:

Femoropopliteal bypass is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Femoropopliteal Bypass:

Possible risks following femoropopliteal bypass include embolism, blood clots, infection, nerve injury, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience a failed graft, altered blood pressure and continued vessel blockage.

Prognosis after Femoropopliteal Bypass:

The prognosis for a positive end result following femoropopliteal bypass is fair. While pain is relieved in most cases, limb amputation remains a possibility for patients with disease progression.

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