Long-term results of semiclosed endarterectomy of the superficial femoral artery and the outcome of failed reconstructions

Remote Endarterectomy: An Alternative to Surgical Bypass

“…Results with bypass using autogenous conduits have been acceptable, however the low patency rates and high morbidity of the procedure has prevented its application to every patient with claudication [2]. Since the early 1990s, reports from Europe have espoused the virtues of RE of the superficial femoral and external iliac arteries from a small groin incision in patients with extensive disease [3]. The acceptance of this technique has been limited despite the availability of encouraging early patency data.…”