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. 1978 Sep;136(3):356-8.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(78)90294-5.

Femoral artery profundaplasty

D A Hull, G K Babcock, G L Hyde, J M Stoeckinger, E M McGee

Femoral artery profundaplasty

D A Hull et al. Am J Surg. 1978 Sep.

Abstract

In advanced ischemia of the lower extremity, the deep femoral artery is rarely completely occluded, but may have a hemodynamically significant occluding plaque at its origin. Detection of this lesion requires biplanar arteriographic views. As indicated in this report, the related simple procedure of femoral artery profundaplasty may salvage limbs and lower amputation sites, and it is suitable for poor risk patients.

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