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Effective management of femoral artery infection using lateral femoral bypass

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Infections of the groin present significant challenges for both infection control and limb salvage. This case report describes a patient with a history of penile cancer treated with radiation therapy, who developed a femoral artery infection following thromboendarterectomy. A lateral femoral bypass was performed, combined with thorough debridement and reconstruction using a rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. This approach was effective for wound management, infection control, and revascularization. Although this procedure is rarely performed, it can serve as a valuable option for limb salvage in complex cases involving infection and previous radiation exposure.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.101771

Authors: Kotaro Mukasa, Yasunori Yakita, Ryosuke Marushima, Musashi Tsuda, Shinichiro Abe, Soichi Asano

Institution: Chiba Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250