Superficial Femoral Artery Thrombendarterectomy Using a Ring Stripper and Autologous Venous Bypass for Femoropopliteal Total Occlusion

Abstract

Autologous venous bypass is the first-line treatment for femoropopliteal total occlusion, but the procedure is difficult when the venous condition is poor. In this study, we report our experience with a 67-year-old man in whom superficial femoral artery thrombendarterectomy using a ring stripper and autologous venous bypass were performed. Lower extremity arterial CTA that was performed during the first postoperative year revealed a stenotic lesion; therefore, vasodilation was performed. At 2 years postoperatively, the patient has presented with no additional symptoms.