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Definitive coverage of distal vein graft in a case of early skin necrosis following popliteal to dorsalis pedis bypass.

Sam TaylorSinead GormleyMaria ManiKevin ManiManar Khashram
Published in: Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques (2023)
Inframalleolar bypass is an effective intervention for chronic limb threatening ischemia. A successful outcome can be compromised by early pedal wound disruption with secondary bypass exposure. We describe the case of a 74-year-old man with a WIfI (wound, ischemia, foot infection) clinical stage 4 foot who underwent popliteal-dorsalis pedis bypass, complicated by early skin necrosis overlying the pedal anastomosis. This necessitated a multidisciplinary approach to obtain tissue coverage over the anastomosis. The wound healed within 28 days, and at 2 years, the patient was mobilizing independently. We outline the approach taken and discuss the management of this challenging limb salvage problem.
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