[Effect of progressive arteriosclerosis on late results of the reconstruction of the aorta and peripheral arteries].

The results of repeat angiographies, conducted for late impairments of the reconstructed artery, were reviewed in 912 patients after reconstructive operations on the abdominal aorta and its main branches. Progress of atherosclerosis in intact arteries was the cause of impairment in 65.9% of cases. Contribution of diabetes mellitus, tobacco smoking and arterial hypertension is discussed.