[Obturator shunting in suppuration of vascular prostheses].

An experience with using obturatory shunts in 10 patients with suppurations of vascular prostheses after reconstructive operations on the aorto-iliac segment for its occlusive lesion is presented. The authors have come to a conclusion that extra-anatomical shunting through the closing inlet of the pelvis when combined with resection or removal of the infected vascular prosthesis, local and general antibacterial therapy is an effective method of treatment of the pathology in question. The modified method of shunting facilitates performing the operation in most critical patients. Good results were obtained in 7 of 10 patients operated upon. Two patients died. The amputation of the extremity was fulfilled in 1 patient.