Videoscopic approach to femoral bifurcation.
Femoral artery exposure can lead to local complications, which can compromise the postoperative course of effective arterial reconstruction. We report a new technique of vascular reconstruction in which a videoscopic approach to the femoral bifurcation is used. To our knowledge, the videoscopic approach to the femoral bifurcation has not been previously described. The main advantages of this technique include a limited cutaneous incision and avoidance of skinfolds, especially in obese patients.
Coggia
Marc
M
Department of Vascular Surgery, a Ambroise Paré University Hospital, Boulogne-Billancourt, France. mpcoggia@aol.com
Bourriez
Armand
A
Cerceau
Pierre
P
Di Centa
Isabelle
I
Leschi
Jean Pascal
JP
Goëau-Brissonnière
Olivier
O
D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery