Disruption of proximal axillobifemoral bypass graft anastomosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Anastomotic disruption of axillobifemoral bypass grafts is a rare but serious complication. Previously described causes of anastomotic disruption include the following: infection, technical errors, and severe mechanical stress. In this report we describe a proximal anastomotic disruption of an axillobifemoral bypass graft in which the suture line remained intact on the axillary artery and tore through the polytetrafluoroethylene graft. This suggests a possible role of material failure contributing to axillobifemoral anastomotic disruption.
Medical subject headings
- Axillary Artery
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Femoral Artery
- Polytetrafluoroethylene