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- F M Ameli.
- Department of Surgery, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ont.
- Can J Surg. 1992 Jun 1; 35 (3): 237-41.
AbstractAortobifemoral bypass (ABF) has been available as a method for treating patients with aortoiliac occlusive or aneurysmal disease for 40 years. ABF has been successful in alleviating the symptoms of claudication and critical ischemia. The long-term patency rates have been excellent with low operative morbidity and mortality. Major improvements have been made in indications, preoperative assessment and operative and postoperative care. With careful follow-up the natural history of a patient who undergoes ABF is known. Predicting outcome is now possible and a cost:benefit analysis can be made. ABF has proved to be a successful and enduring procedure.
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