“Blind” Obturator By-Pass Graft Done with Tunneler and Obturator

A method for replacement of an arterial graft when sepsis develops in the groin involves “blind” passing of a prosthetic vessel from the pelvis via the obturator foramen to the popliteal space. This can be carried out with minimal dissection and no incision in the thigh. Adequate initial drainage, t...

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Published in:California medicine 1967-10, Vol.107 (4), p.327-329
Main Author: Sproul, G J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Female
Femoral Artery - surgery
Humans
Ischium
Pelvis
Popliteal Artery - surgery
Surgical Instruments
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Summary:A method for replacement of an arterial graft when sepsis develops in the groin involves “blind” passing of a prosthetic vessel from the pelvis via the obturator foramen to the popliteal space. This can be carried out with minimal dissection and no incision in the thigh. Adequate initial drainage, the use of antibiotics, locally and systemically, and suturing with monofilament polyester material appears to help toward a successful outcome. Images
ISSN:0008-1264
2380-9949