A Lumped-Parameter Computational Model Shows Mild Inflow Disease Does Not Require Hybrid Revascularization During Placement of the Femorofemoral Bypass

Lower extremity steal due to the femorofemoral crossover bypass (FFB) in the presence of donor-limb inflow disease is a well-documented complication for FFB recipients. Furthermore, hybrid donor-limb inflow revascularization has rendered the FFB effective for bilateral aortoiliac lesions. Yet, no data exists to describe donor limb lesion characteristics whereby hybrid revascularization is unnecessary for prevention of donor-limb steal. We developed a computational model to identify when revascularization of the donor inflow system is ineffective for preventing donor-limb steal during placement of the femorofemoral bypass.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - September 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Benjamin A. Eslahpazir, Kyle W. Beggs, Timothy Q. Le Tags: Abstracts Presented to the Florida Vascular Society Source Type: research