Removal of a thrombotic plug from an occluded limb of an aortofemoral graft.
We describe a technique for removal of a thrombotic plug from an occluded aortofemoral bypass limb that only requires operative exposure of the involved graft limb and that utilizes a balloon-tipped catheter and a Cannon endarterectomy loop. This method assures pulsatile inflow and avoids extended reconstructive procedures.
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery*