[Hemorrhagic complications following vascular reconstructions in arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremity].

In comparison with the results of international literature the authors present their experiences gained from 515 arterial reconstructions for chronic arterial vascular occlusion of lower limb with respect to early and late hemorrhage. In this connection hemorrhage following infections of angioplasty using artificial material is of special significance. Despite of its rare occurrence the aorto-enteric fistula should also be known.