[Revascularization of the profunda femoris artery in ischemia of the stump after above knee amputation].
We describe a severe complication after above knee amputation: persisting ischemia of the stump, and its treatment by vascular surgery. Only 4 (2.3%) of 168 above knee amputations performed in our department between June 1985 and September 1999 were followed by ischemia of the stump non responding to conservative treatment. We decided on subsequent revascularization of the ipsilateral deep femoral artery. A femorofemoral bypass graft was successfully implanted. A reamputation or an exarticulation of the hip joint could be avoided. We call special attention to the importance of the deep femoral artery.
Klinik für Gefässchirurgie, Krankenhaus Bethanien, Moers.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000098:blood supply*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014654:Vascular Patency