[Short distal venous bypass for saving the extremity diabetic foot].

Abstract

If inflow to the distal superficial or popliteal artery is not compromised in diabetic patients with critical leg ischemia short distal vein bypass grafts can be constructed to tibial or foot arteries. By restoration of foot perfusion, durable limb salvage with only minor tissue loss can be achieved in most patients. Postoperative progression of inflow artery disease is uncommon.