[Use of the deep femoral artery in repeated reconstructive operations].

The possible use of a profound femoral artery in the surgical treatment of late complications following reconstructive operations on the aorta and arteries of lower extremities was studied. Revascularization of the extremity through this artery was performed in 55 patients (68 operations). Different methods were used. The profound femoral artery was shown to be functioning in 66-69% of cases after plasty and shunting by the 5 year term.