[Reconstructive surgery of the peripheral arteries in elderly people]

The results of reconstructive surgery of atherosclerotic occlusive disease in the senium are reported on 71 patients. Mortality rate of 14.68% and improvement of 63.38% showed clearly better results than described in literature with an amputation mortality rate between 26% and 60%. In the authors' opinion also in the senium the reconstructive surgery of the peripheral arterial system should be preferred if general and local operability are given.