title: Saphenofemoral vein crossover bypass grafting in iliofemoral vein obstruction.
abstract: Iliofemoral vein obstruction that causes venous hypertension in an extremity may produce symptoms that severely limit a patient's activities. A saphenofemoral venous crossover graft may relieve those symptoms. The procedure also is indicated for the repair of the venous system following severe, limb-threatening vascular trauma. For chronic obstruction, the procedure should be delayed for six months to allow for the possible development of adequate collateral circulation.
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Haas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000601:surgery*