Effect of occult malignancy on femoropopliteal bypass graft thrombosis

The presence of cancer increases arterial thromboembolic events, specifically myocardial infarction and stroke, before a formal diagnosis of cancer. To the best of our knowledge, this increase in thrombotic risk has not been studied in patients with lower extremity bypass grafts. In the present study, we aimed to determine the effect of occult cancer on femoropopliteal bypass patency.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research