Arterial bypass leg - series
From DrKoop's partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com
Peripheral arterial bypass surgery is required for atherosclerotic lesions in the arteries of the leg. This surgery involves using a vein graft (saphenous vein), taken from the same leg, and suturing the vein into the artery to bypass the blockage. While the patient is anesthetized using general or spinal anesthesia, an incision is made in the inside of the leg from the groin to below the knee. 
Review Date: 05/30/2006  advertisement
| |||||
What's HOTGet our free newsletter
PR Newswire |
 |
The drkoop.com URL and web site are not associated with C. Everett Koop, M.D., former Surgeon General of the United States.
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on drkoop.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2004-2008. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.