title: Bypass grafting for chronic mesenteric ischemia.
abstract: A critical analysis of the literature suggests that there is no clearly superior technique for mesenteric revascularization and that the choice of operation must be individualized. Bypass grafting using either an antegrade or retrograde technique with prosthetic or autogenous conduits should produce excellent long-term results for most patients with this complex surgical problem. In most situations multiple vessel revascularizations are preferred. Surgeons caring for such patients must have the ability to utilize all available techniques to ensure optimal outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Section of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Shanley
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Ozaki
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Zelenock
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries; D013152:Splanchnic Circulation; D014654:Vascular Patency