Extended profundaplasty. Indications and techniques with results of 46 procedures.

We performed extended profundaplasty 46 times in 36 patients. Twelve procedures were performed for ischemic ulcers, 23 for ischemic rest pain and 10 for short-distance claudication. Fourteen procedures were performed independently, 21 to provide outflow for proximal bypass grafts, and 11 were combined with distal bypass grafts. Four of the 46 procedures failed; the rest have been successful for limb salvage or relief of symptoms at a mean follow-up of 15 months. Technical points emphasized are autogenous patch closure of the entire endarterectomy site and careful attention to end-point detail. The results demonstrate that this procedure provides durable limb revascularization.