Bypass or amputation? Concomitant review of bypass arterial grafting and major amputations.

In this survey, the results of arterial bypass grafting procedures for occlusive disease and after major amputations have been reported. The two series have been evaluated separately and then some comparisons have been made. The bypass graft series covered risk, mortality, and patency of grafts, including patency at 1 year. The amputation series covered risk, mortality, and effect of previous bypass on the level of amputation, and the ability to ambulate.