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Femoropopliteal Bypass (Fem-Pop Bypass) for Peripheral Arterial Disease
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This surgery relieves Reference intermittent claudication Opens New Window in about 80 out of 100 people for at least 5 years when an existing vein is used.Reference 1
When a vein is used, the bypass remains open in about 66 out of 100 people 5 years after surgery. When a man-made graft is used, the bypass remains open in 33 to 50 out of 100 people 5 years after surgery.Reference 2
| 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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