title: Obturator foramen bypass--the alternative route for sepsis in the femoral triangle.
abstract: Obturator foramen bypass has successfully been used to replace an infected groin graft in eight patients. Early replacement of an infected graft is recommended because of the poor results and risks associated with conservative management.
authors: Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Leicester, U.K.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Geroulakos
authors: S D
authors: SD
authors: Parvin
authors: P R
authors: PR
authors: Bell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001167:Arteritis / Q000209:etiology*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006119:Groin / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*