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Axillofemoral bypass. A 2-decade experience reviewed.

H F Allison, J Terblanche, E J Immelman

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |October 12, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Axillofemoral bypass surgery offers a valuable limb salvage option for high-risk patients with critical limb ischemia. Despite lower patency rates than aortic grafts, it remains a life-saving intervention, especially for treating aortic graft sepsis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Surgical Outcomes Analysis

    Background:

    • Axillofemoral bypass is a surgical technique used for lower limb revascularization.
    • Patient selection criteria for this procedure have evolved with medical advancements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the outcomes of axillofemoral bypass over two decades.
    • To re-evaluate patient selection criteria for this procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of 109 patients undergoing axillofemoral bypass.
    • Analysis of indications, operative mortality, graft failure causes, and long-term patency.

    Main Results:

    • Critical ischemia was the primary indication (88%).
    • Operative mortality was 6.4%; graft thrombosis and sepsis were key failure reasons.

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  • 5-year graft patency was 30%, improved to 43% with successful thrombectomy.
  • 5-year patient survival was 56%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Axillofemoral bypass remains a crucial limb salvage technique for high-risk patients.
    • It is also a life-saving option for managing aortic graft sepsis.
    • Direct aortic reconstruction is now preferred for lower-risk patients due to improved anesthetic assessment and intensive care.