Abstract
Use of the descending thoracic aorta as an inflow source for treatment of aortoiliac occlusive disease was first described in 1961 (Blaisdell 1961; Sevenson et al. 1961). These initial reports were attempts to find an alternative inflow supply when conditions prohibited use of the infrarenal aorta. Upon the heels of these publications, the use of the less complex axillofemoral bypass for extra-anatomic aortoiliac reconstruction was developed and popularized, diminishing interest in the use of the thoracic aorta. During recent years, experience has accumulated and the indications, surgical technique, and excellent results of descending thoracic aorta to femoral artery bypass have been characterized.
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Fulton, J., Keagy, B. (2009). Descending Thoracic Aorta to Femoral Artery Bypass. In: Lumley, J., Hoballah, J. (eds) Vascular Surgery. Springer Surgery Atlas Series. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68816-7_24
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