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An extraanatomic bypass method alternative to the obturator bypass
K Besirli1, T Cortelekoglu, G Sirin
1Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. kbesirli@yahoo.com
VASA. Zeitschrift Fur Gefasskrankheiten
|December 21, 2005
Summary
Obturator bypass is challenging for complex groin infections. An alternative bypass method is presented for cases where obturator bypass is not feasible due to infection spread or technical issues.
Area of Science:
- Vascular surgery
- Infectious disease management
Background:
- Obturator bypass is a standard surgical approach for managing challenging infectious groin problems.
- Certain clinical scenarios, such as retroperitoneal infection spread or severe obturator foramen fibrosis, limit the applicability of obturator bypass.
Observation:
- Two cases are presented where the standard obturator bypass technique was not suitable.
- An alternative bypass strategy was successfully employed in these challenging situations.
Findings:
- The alternative bypass method provided a viable solution when obturator bypass was contraindicated or technically impossible.
- Successful outcomes were achieved in both presented cases using the alternative approach.
Implications:
- This alternative method expands the surgical options for complex groin infections.
- It offers a potential solution for patients with specific anatomical or infectious challenges precluding standard obturator bypass.