title: Obturator bypass: technical considerations.
abstract: The obturator bypass is a useful method for revascularizing the lower extremity in the presence of a hazardous groin dissection. The most common indication for employing this method of reestablishing arterial continuity is in circumventing infected vascular prostheses. One- and 5-year patency rates of 72.7% and 56.9% have been described. This article reviews the indications for obturator bypass and discusses technical considerations regarding the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Shin
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods