Abstract
In situ saphenous vein grafts were being used with increasing frequency for bypass procedures involving the femoral and popliteal arteries. Complications of these procedures include anastomotic stenoses and persistent arteriovenous fistulae that may result in failure of the graft. Balloon angioplasty and embolo-therapy with detachable balloons were employed successfully in three or four recent cases of patients with complications from in situ grafts. Tailored angiography is essential for evaluating in situ grafts, and interventional techniques are extremely useful for managing complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 727-730 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Radiology |
Volume | 160 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging