title: [Revascularization to the midpopliteal artery through a posterior approach. Two case reports].
abstract: An original technique consisting in the revascularization of the midpopliteal artery through a posterior approach is described, in patients with critical ischemia of the lower extremities, utilizing a prosthetic substitute. This technique can be regarded as an alternative to the infragenicular revascularization and it is particularly suited for patients with no autologous material available. Two successful cases operated on with this technique are reported, with a 6 months and 1 year follow up and documented patency of the grafts.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Universitária de Cirurgia Vascular do Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
authors.forename: Diogo
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cunha Sá
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Silva Nunes
authors.forename: Madalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Romero
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dinis da Gama
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods