In situ preformed auto-alloplastic replacement in the treatment of femoropopliteal vascular obstruction.
A method of in situ preformed auto-alloplastic replacement for the treatment of long femoro-poplitela vascular obstructions is described on the basis of highly promising experimental results. A macropouous tube made of aplastic net and obturated with a silicone rubber mandril was implanted next to the obstructed vascular section. The two ends of the live auto-alloplastic tube formed in situ around the mandril were joined in a second operation to the femoral and popliteal arteries. Early experience is described on grounds of four cases, together with the current and possible future indications of the operation.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones
D012828:Silicones