Defining utility and predicting outcome of cadaveric lower extremity bypass grafts in patients with critical limb ischemia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite poor long-term patency, acceptable limb salvage has been reported with cryopreserved saphenous vein bypass (CVB) for various indications. However, utility of CVB in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) remains undefined. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the role of CVB in CLI patients and to identify predictors of successful outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective review of all lower extremity bypass (LEB) procedures at a single institution was completed, and CVB in CLI patients were further analyzed. The primary end point was amputation-free survival. Secondary end points included primary patency and limb salvage. Life tables were used to estimate occurrence of end points. Cox regression analysis was used to determine predictors of limb salvag

SUBMITTER: Chang CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5548462 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature