Axillary-femoral by-pass grafts in the treatment of aorto-iliac occlusive disease

Abstract

Seventeen patients with aorto-iliac occlusive disease have been treated by inserting a Dacron by-pass prosthesis subcutaneously from the axillary artery to the common femoral artery, with acceptable immediate and poor late results. Only 4 grafts remained patent for more than a year.