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Aortobifemoral Bypass for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Risks
All surgeries carry a certain amount of risk. These risks include:
- Infection from the incision.
- Bleeding.
- Heart attack or stroke.
Specific risks for aortobifemoral bypass surgery include:
- Leg swelling.
- Failed or blocked grafts.
- Sexual dysfunction caused by nerve damage in the pelvis.
| 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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