TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Vascular Graft Conduits: Types and Patency A1 - Albeshri, Heitham A1 - Katz, Daniel A2 - Nazzal, Munier A2 - Blebea, John A2 - Osman, Mohamed F. Y1 - 2024 N1 - T2 - Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: Clinical Diagnosis and Management AB - Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) which can be silent or present with a variety of symptoms and signs of ischemia. Ideal treatment includes a multidisciplinary approach involving the vascular surgeon, primary care provider, podiatrist, and plastic surgeon. The goal of the treatment is to prevent further progression of the disease using lifestyle modification and to reestablish blood flow to the affected end organ. Traditionally, the open surgical bypass was the only option to reestablish perfusion. Currently, percutaneous endovascular therapy adds a very reliable and attractive option with lower morbidity and mortality. Yet, both approaches to revascularization are important and necessary as part of an aggressive limb salvage program and are core skills for any vascular surgeon. In this chapter, we will discuss the different available bypass conduits, their characteristics, patency, and factors affecting their patency. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/12 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1200676739 ER -