What is extended Profundoplasty?
Extended profundoplasty was performed in 50 limbs of 39 patients for relief of rest pain or gangrene. This operation was effective in 95% of the limbs operated on because of rest pain, and in 54.5% of the limbs operated on because of gangrene. In 32 limbs the popliteal artery was patent.
What causes femoral endarterectomy?
A femoral endarterectomy (say “FEM-uh-rull en-dar-tuh-REK-tuh-mee”) is done to remove fatty buildup (plaque) from the femoral artery. This is a large blood vessel in the leg. When plaque builds up in the artery, it can make it hard for blood to flow in your leg. After surgery, blood may flow better in your leg.
What is superficial femoral?
The superficial femoral artery (SFA) is unique in that it runs the length of the thigh without any significant side branches and is subject to a range of forces that alter the flow dynamics, including extension, flexion, contraction, torsion, and compression.
Which leg is femoral artery?
upper thigh
The femoral artery is the major blood vessel supplying blood to your legs. It’s in your upper thigh, right near your groin. The artery is a common access point for minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures because of its large diameter.
When is disease of the superficial femoral or popliteal artery suspected?
Such non-compressible arteries should be suspected when the ABI is greater than 1.3 or when the lower extremity systolic pressure is more than 20% higher than the brachial systolic pressure.
Where is profunda femoris?
The deep femoral artery (profunda femoris artery) is the largest branch of the femoral artery, located deep within the thigh….Deep femoral artery.
| Origin | Femoral artery |
|---|---|
| Supply | Extensors of the thigh, flexors of the thigh, adductors of the thigh, skin of the medial thigh region, proximal aspect of femur |