title: [Remote results and critical review of the use of the Sparks-Mandril prosthesis].
abstract: Long-term clinical results and pathologic features, both macroscopic and microscopic, of 24 Sparks-Mandril grafts as femoro-popliteal substitutes are reviewed. High rate of complications and low percentage of patency are stressed. Further use of this graft is not recommended.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Risultati a distanza e revisione critica dell'uso della protesi di Sparks-Mandril.