Gluteopopliteal bypass for a compromised groin.
Extra-anatomic arterial reconstruction is indicated in patients with a compromised groin. Surgical options include obturator or transosseous bypass. We present a case of a patient with a necrotic radiation ulcer in the groin treated with a gluteopopliteal bypass.
Aukema
Tjeerd S
TS
Department of Vascular Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Legemate
Dink A
DA
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