Open Revascularization

Open revascularization means placing a graft (synthetic/vein) to bypass a blocked vessel and revascularize a threatened extremity. At Core Vascular Services, open surgical bypass is reserved for patients who are not candidates for endovascular interventions. The open surgical bypasses include but are not limited to:

• Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

• Aorto-bifemoral bypass

  A surgical procedure in which the surgeon uses a graft – either a blood vessel from another part of the body or one made of synthetic fabric – to bypass a blockage and restore blood flow to a blocked abdominal aorta. Typically requires a hospital stay of five to seven days.

• Axillo-bifemoral artery bypass

• Femoral-femoral bypass

  A surgical procedure in which a graft is inserted to bypass the blocked area of the femoral artery in the thigh or groin to restore normal blood flow. Typically requires a hospital stay of two to three days.

• Femoral-popliteal bypass / distal artery bypass

  A surgical procedure to bypass a blockage in the popliteal artery near the knee, using either a vein from another part of the body or a synthetic graft. A hospital stay of two to three days is usually necessary.

• AV graft placement/AV fistula creation

• Subclavian-carotid bypass