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Femoropopliteal Bypass (Fem-Pop Bypass) for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Why It Is Done
Fem-pop bypass is for people who have narrowed or blocked femoral or popliteal arteries, which are near the surface of the legs. Usually the blockage must be causing significant symptoms or be limb-threatening before bypass surgery is considered.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 14, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
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