Revascularization of the lower limb in multisegmental atherosclerotic lesions.

The issues of surgical treatment of multisegmental atherosclerotic lesions of lower limb arteries are considered. Data and analysis of own observations are given. The experience of 9 rare shunt operations of «long» shunts is summarized. Such operations, as an alternative to amputation, can be performed with an adequate assessment of the state of the arterial vascular bed and a strictly individual approach. In some cases, such methods of revascularization provide direct compensation for the blood circulation of the limb with a long-term positive result.

long shunt, multilevel lesion, atherosclerosis obliterans, revascularization