OPERATION: Aortobifemoral Bypass
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: IV antibiotics at induction (prosthetic graft)
POSITION: Supine, abdomen and both groins prepared. Laminar flow theatre preferred.
INDICATION:
Severe diffuse iliac occlusive disease or distal aortic occlusion not amenable to endovascular intervention. Preoperative CT angiography reviewed. Bifurcated graft sizes confirmed available.
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed.