title: Retrosternal subclavian-femoral artery bypass.
abstract: In three cases we have used a retrosternal and extraperitoneal approach to revascularize the lower extremities with a subclavian-femoral artery bypass. This technique is as easy technically as the conventional subcutaneous axillofemoral bypass and has the advantage of avoiding extrinsic compression, thus improving long-term patency.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardiovasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Metz, France.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chauve
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zerez
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008875:Middle Aged; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000601:surgery*