title: Treatment of arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremities.
abstract: The surgical management of arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremities is reviewed, with emphasis on extra-anatomic and reoperative methods. Consideration is given to alternative interventional radiologic techniques, both as definitive therapy as well as in conjunction with conventional surgical reconstruction.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Whittemore
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Couch
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Mannick
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001366:Axillary Artery; D004691:Endarterectomy; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery; D013927:Thrombosis