Bilateral Obturator Bypasses for Femoral Graft Infection: 1 Case Report.
- Author:
Hyung Kee KIM
1
;
Hyang Hee CHOI
;
Sang Hwy KWON
;
Seung HUH
Author Information
1. Division of Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea. shuh@mail.knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Obturator bypass;
Graft;
Infection
- MeSH:
Allografts;
Debridement;
Femoral Vein;
Groin;
Transplants*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Vascular Surgery
2007;23(1):67-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Infection of both native and prosthetic vessels are most frequently seen in the groin. The successful treatment of prosthetic graft infection requires excision of the affected graft, adequate debridement, and restoration of circulation. Restoration of arterial circulation can be accomplished by using in situ reconstruction with femoral vein, cryopreserved allografts, or antibiotic-impregnated synthetic grafts. The obturator and lateral femoral bypasses are the most frequently used extra-anatomic bypasses. We experienced one case of bilateral obturator bypasses for the femoral graft infection.
