Endoscopic in situ bypass.
The use of in situ vein bypass continues to increase. A major problem of these procedures has been wound complications resulting from the multiple lower extremity incisions. New endoscopic techniques for identifying and ablating valve cusps and side branches have been developed. As illustrated in this article, these techniques simplify the procedure, avoid extensive incisions, and can be used with confidence by experienced surgeons.
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Medical College of Georgia, Atlanta, USA.
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