Abstract
We describe a case of recurrent thromboembolism to the femoral-popliteal circulation in a patient with prior femorofemoral bypass graft placement. Two separate embolic events occurred, each within a short time after sexual intercourse. Normal circulation to the lower extremity was restored via percutaneous laser-assisted balloon angioplasty, but the source of emboli was corrected surgically via removal of the occluded femorofemoral graft.
We propose that distal thrombosis in a patient with prior femorofemoral bypass may indicate an occluded graft as a source of embolization; therefore, consideration should be given to removal of the graft. (Texas Heart Institute Journal 1990;17:61-4)
Keywords: Angioplasty, laser-assisted
Keywords: claudication
Keywords: coitus
Keywords: embolism
Keywords: femoral artery
Keywords: graft occlusion, vascular
Keywords: peripheral vascular disease
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