Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery

Surgery Overview

An aortobifemoral bypass is surgery to move blood flow around narrowed or blocked blood vessels in your belly or groin area. This will increase blood flow to your legs. This may relieve symptoms such as leg pain, numbness, and cramping. You may be able to walk longer distances without leg pain.

The doctor will use a graft to bypass the narrowed or blocked blood vessels. The graft is made of human-made material. The graft will carry blood from the aorta to the femoral artery. This artery is in the groin area of each thigh. The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the blood vessels in the belly. The femoral arteries are large blood vessels that carry blood from the blood vessels in the belly to the legs.

You will probably be asleep during this surgery. The doctor will make a cut in your belly. The doctor will also make a cut in your groin at the top of each thigh. These cuts are called incisions. The doctor will put the graft in through the incisions. The graft is connected to the aorta and the femoral arteries. Stitches or staples are used to close the incisions.

You may spend at least several days in the hospital. You will need to take it easy for at least 4 to 6 weeks at home.

Information about Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery

Current as of: July 31, 2024

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